plasma cutting machine operator

Plasma cutting machine operators set up and operate plasma cutting machines designed to cut and shape excess material from a metal workpiece using a plasma torch at a temperature hot enough to melt and cut the metal by burning it and works at a speed that blows away the molten metal from the clear cut.

Alternative Labels

acetylene cutter

acetylene torch cutter

arc cutter

arc torch cutter

plasma burning machine operator

plasma burning machine technician

plasma burning torch operator

plasma burning torch technician

plasma cutter operative

plasma cutter operator

plasma cutting machine operator

plasma torch machine operative

plasma torch machine 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

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

apply cross-reference tools for product identification consult technical resources dispose of cutting waste material ensure equipment availability monitor automated machines operate precision measuring equipment perform test run remove inadequate workpieces remove processed workpiece set up the controller of a machine supply machine tend plasma cutting machine troubleshoot wear appropriate protective gear

Essential Knowledge

plasma torches quality standards types of metal

Optional Skills and Competences

advise on machinery malfunctions apply control process statistical methods inspect quality of products interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances keep records of work progress maintain mechanical equipment mark processed workpiece monitor stock level perform product testing program a CNC controller read standard blueprints record production data for quality control replace machines use CAM software

Optional Knowledge

cutting technologies electrical engineering ferrous metal processing manufacturing of cutlery manufacturing of door furniture from metal manufacturing of doors from metal manufacturing of heating equipment manufacturing of metal containers manufacturing of steam generators manufacturing of weapons and ammunition quality and cycle time optimisation statistical process control types of metal manufacturing processes

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/16811760-fb2d-42cf-912d-2215f085898f

Status

released

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