coating machine operator

Coating machine operators set up and tend coating machines that coat metal products with a thin layer of covering of materials such as lacquer, enamel, copper, nickel, zinc, cadmium, chromium or other metal layering in order to protect or decorate the metal products' surfaces. They run all coating machine stations on multiple coaters.

Alternative Labels

coater

coater adjuster

coater associate

coater operator

coater technician

coating and baking operator

coating and embossing operator

coating and embossing unit operator

coating machine operative

coating machine technician

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

ensure equipment availability monitor moving workpiece in a machine remove inadequate workpieces remove processed workpiece supply machine tend coating machine wear appropriate protective gear

Essential Knowledge

coating machine parts coating substances health and safety in the workplace industrial paint quality standards types of metal

Optional Skills and Competences

advise on machinery malfunctions apply preliminary treatment to workpieces clean industrial containers consult technical resources dispose of hazardous waste dry coated workpieces inspect quality of products keep records of work progress maintain mechanical equipment monitor coating specifications monitor conveyor belt monitor gauge operate metal polishing equipment perform test run remove coating set up the controller of a machine spot metal imperfections tend stamping press

Optional Knowledge

dip-coating process ferrous metal processing manufacture of small metal parts manufacturing of door furniture from metal manufacturing of doors from metal manufacturing of heating equipment manufacturing of light metal packaging manufacturing of metal assembly products manufacturing of metal containers manufacturing of metal household articles manufacturing of metal structures manufacturing of steam generators manufacturing of steel drums and similar containers manufacturing of tools manufacturing of weapons and ammunition metal coating technologies non-ferrous metal processing stamping press parts types of metal manufacturing processes types of stamping press

Skills & Competences

Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/02b5b7b0-b856-4ac7-924c-8c35c7880b2a

Status

released

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