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7223.1 - boring machine operator

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7223.18 - scrap metal operative

7223.19 - screw machine operator

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scrap metal operative

Craft and related trades workers

Metal, machinery and related trades workers

Blacksmiths, toolmakers and related trades workers

Metal working machine tool setters and operators

scrap metal operative

Concept overview

Code

7223.18

Description

Scrap metal operative cut big sheets of metal scrap in order to prepare them for being used in a smelter.

Alternative Labels

metal processing operative

metal recycling operative

metal shredder operator

recycled metal operative

recycler

recyling operative

scrap metal processor

scrap sorter

shredder operator

smelter operative

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

apply health and safety standards apply various lifting techniques ensure compliance with environmental legislation follow safety procedures when working at heights follow verbal instructions operate hydraulic machinery controls operate metal fabricating machines resolve equipment malfunctions

Essential Knowledge

hydraulics

Optional Skills and Competences

advise on machinery malfunctions cut metal products follow written instructions guide cranes maximise efficiency of crane operations perform minor repairs to equipment use shaping machinery

Optional Knowledge

manufacturing processes physics quality standards types of metal manufacturing processes

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Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/cb3432f8-bad7-4703-ba66-dc980a4ce4f7

Status

released