metal sawing machine operator

Metal sawing machine operators set up and operate metal sawing machines designed to cut excess metal from a metal workpiece by the use of a (or several) large toothed-edges blade(s). They also trim clean finished shapes out of metal using tin snips, metal shears or wire cutters. They also smoothen and trim sharp or rough edges using various tools.

Alternative Labels

saw shop operator

machine saw operator

metal power saw operator

shear operator

metal sawing machine worker

metalworking power saw operator

sawing machine operative

saw shop worker

metal saw operator

metal power saw trimmer

metal sawing machine operative

metal cut-off saw trimmer

metal cutter

saw operator

metal power saw technician

metal sawing machine operator

metal cut-off saw operative

metal trimmer

machine power saw operator

metal sawyer

shear saw operator

metal cut-off saw operator

metal sawing machine technician

cut-off operative

cut-off 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

operate precision measuring equipment dispose of cutting waste material supply machine troubleshoot ensure equipment availability monitor automated machines use CAM software program a CNC controller read standard blueprints set up the controller of a machine tend metal sawing machine wear appropriate protective gear use automatic programming remove inadequate workpieces remove processed workpiece supply machine with appropriate tools

Essential Knowledge

manufacturing processes types of sawing blades quality standards statistical process control quality and cycle time optimisation types of metal

Optional Skills and Competences

consult technical resources mark processed workpiece record production data for quality control apply cross-reference tools for product identification replace machines perform machine maintenance perform test run perform product testing advise on machinery malfunctions replace sawing blade on machine inspect quality of products monitor conveyor belt work ergonomically

Optional Knowledge

manufacturing of steam generators cutting technologies manufacturing of small metal parts manufacturing of light metal packaging mechanics manufacturing of steel drums and similar containers manufacturing of metal household articles manufacturing of doors from metal manufacturing of weapons and ammunition electrical engineering manufacturing of cutlery types of metal manufacturing processes manufacturing of heating equipment manufacturing of tools ferrous metal processing manufacturing of metal structures manufacturing of metal assembly products manufacturing of metal containers

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/3a8a7f87-d394-42cd-804b-7a32375b90f0

Status

released

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