tool grinder

Tool grinder perform precision grinding processes on metal objects and tools. They grind, sharpen or smoothen metal surfaces using the appropriate tools and instruments. Tool grinders follow tooling instructions and assure the processed workpiece meets the necessary specifications.

Alternative Labels

toolgrinder

CNC operator of tool and cutter grinder

tool grinder

grinder

precision tool grinder

tool cutter and grinder

operator of tool and cutter grinder

lead tool grinder

tool sharpener

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

use metalworking tools ensure equipment availability consult technical resources manipulate metal remove inadequate workpieces dispose of cutting waste material maintain equipment inspect quality of products ensure equipment maintenance operate precision measuring equipment remove processed workpiece apply precision metalworking techniques

Essential Knowledge

cutting technologies quality standards

Optional Skills and Competences

work ergonomically sharpen edged tools cut metal products advise on machinery malfunctions smooth burred surfaces assess suitability of metal types for specific application apply preliminary treatment to workpieces

Optional Knowledge

machine tools metal and metal ore products mechanical tools woodworking tools types of metal types of heat sealing metal smoothing technologies manufacturing of tools metalworking tools plumbing tools industrial tools

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/835d118e-11db-4b11-b055-d78bfe426cac

Status

released

Occupations

tool grinder

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI