computer numerical control machine operator

Computer numerical control machine operators set-up, maintain and control a computer numerical control machine in order to execute the product orders. They are responsible for programming the machines, ensuring the required parameters and measurements are met while maintaining the quality and safety standards.

Alternative Labels

CNC drilling operative

CNC drilling operator

CNC drill operative

CNC drill operator

CNC drill technician

CNC machine operative

CNC machine operator

CNC machinist

cnc machinist

CNC mill operative

CNC mill operator

cnc operator

cnc operator/machinist

CNC operator/machinist

CNC programmer

cnc programmer

cnc programmer/machinist

CNC programmer/machinist

CNC set-up operative

CNC set-up operator

CNC set-up technician

CNC set up operative

CNC set up operator

CNC set up technician

computer numerical control machine programmer/operator

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

Narrower occupations

- engraving machine operator

- grinding machine operator

- laser cutting machine operator

- lathe and turning machine operator

- metal sawing machine operator

- milling machine operator

- punch press operator

- water jet cutter operator

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

consult technical resources ensure equipment availability monitor automated machines operate precision measuring equipment perform machine maintenance perform test run program a CNC controller read standard blueprints remove inadequate workpieces remove processed workpiece set up the controller of a machine supply machine supply machine with appropriate tools troubleshoot use CAM software use automatic programming

Essential Knowledge

manufacturing processes quality standards statistical process control

Optional Skills and Competences

adjust temperature gauges advise on machinery malfunctions apply control process statistical methods apply cross-reference tools for product identification apply isopropyl alcohol apply precision metalworking techniques apply preliminary treatment to workpieces determine suitability of materials dispose of cutting waste material ensure correct gas pressure ensure correct metal temperature ensure necessary ventilation in machining inspect quality of products interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances keep records of work progress liaise with managers maintain mechanical equipment maintain vacuum chamber mark processed workpiece monitor conveyor belt monitor gauge monitor stock level operate 3D computer graphics software operate metal sheet shaker operate printing machinery operate scrap vibratory feeder operate welding equipment perform product testing prepare pieces for joining procure mechanical machinery record production data for quality control replace machines replace sawing blade on machine smooth burred surfaces spot metal imperfections tend CNC engraving machine tend CNC grinding machine tend CNC laser cutting machine tend CNC milling machine tend computer numerical control lathe machine tend electron beam welding machine tend laser beam welding machine tend metal sawing machine tend punch press tend water jet cutter machine use CAD software use spreadsheets software wear appropriate protective gear work ergonomically

Optional Knowledge

3D printing process ABAP AJAX APL ASP.NET Assembly (computer programming) C# C++ COBOL CoffeeScript Common Lisp Erlang Groovy Haskell Java (computer programming) JavaScript Lisp MATLAB ML (computer programming) Microsoft Visual C++ Objective-C OpenEdge Advanced Business Language PHP Pascal (computer programming) Perl Prolog (computer programming) Python (computer programming) R Ruby (computer programming) SAP R3 SAS language Scala Scratch (computer programming) Smalltalk (computer programming) Swift (computer programming) TypeScript VBScript Visual Basic abrasive blasting processes computer programming cutting technologies electric current electrical discharge electrical engineering electricity electron beam welding machine parts electron beam welding processes engraving technologies ferrous metal processing geometry laser engraving methods laser marking processes laser types maintenance of printing machines maintenance operations manufacture of small metal parts manufacturing of cutlery manufacturing of daily use goods manufacturing of door furniture from metal manufacturing of doors from metal manufacturing of heating equipment manufacturing of jewellery 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 sports equipment manufacturing of steam generators manufacturing of steel drums and similar containers manufacturing of tools manufacturing of weapons and ammunition mechanics metal joining technologies metal smoothing technologies milling machines non-ferrous metal processing precious metal processing printing materials printing on large scale machines printing techniques quality and cycle time optimisation trigonometry types of engraving needles types of metal types of metal manufacturing processes types of plastic types of sawing blades water pressure welding techniques

Skills & Competences

Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/5c082067-ea18-4ccb-8c43-e70b18ad8120

Status

released

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