screw machine operator

Screw machine operators set up and tend mechanical screw machines designed to manufacture (threaded) screws out of processed metal workpieces, specifically small- to medium-sized ones that have been turned by a lathe and turn machine.

Alternative Labels

automatic lathe machine operator

multiple spindle lathe turner

screw machine tuning operator

screw machine turner

turret lathe turner

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

dispose of cutting waste material ensure equipment availability monitor automated machines monitor moving workpiece in a machine perform test run remove inadequate workpieces remove processed workpiece set up the controller of a machine supply machine supply machine with appropriate tools tend screw machine troubleshoot

Essential Knowledge

quality and cycle time optimisation quality standards screw machine parts screw manufacturing processes screw types types of metal

Optional Skills and Competences

advise on machinery malfunctions apply preliminary treatment to workpieces consult technical resources keep records of work progress monitor conveyor belt operate precision measuring equipment perform machine maintenance perform product testing program a CNC controller read standard blueprints record production data for quality control replace die set up automotive robot use CAM software wear appropriate protective gear

Optional Knowledge

cutting technologies dies ferrous metal processing manufacturing of heating equipment manufacturing of metal assembly products manufacturing of metal containers metal forming technologies metal smoothing technologies statistical process control types of metal manufacturing processes

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/2fc8dace-d828-4af3-b0cb-e1cb73726f4b

Status

released

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