anodising machine operator

Anodising machine operators set up and tend anodising machines designed to provide otherwise finished metal workpieces, usually aluminum-based, with a durable, anodic oxide, corrosion-resistant finishing coat, by a electrolyctic passiviation process that increases the thickness of the natural oxide layer of the metal workpieces' surface.

Alternative Labels

anode line operator

anode machine operative

anode machine operator

anode machine technician

anode treater

anode treater operator

anodise machine operator

anodiser

anodising line technician

anodising machine 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

ensure equipment availability heed the altering anodising properties push anodising tank air bar remove inadequate workpieces remove processed workpiece supply machine tend anodising machine troubleshoot wear appropriate protective gear

Essential Knowledge

anodising process electrolytic passivation process health and safety in the workplace quality standards types of metal

Optional Skills and Competences

advise on machinery malfunctions apply preliminary treatment to workpieces chase threaded hole clean industrial containers consult technical resources dispose of hazardous waste dry coated workpieces inspect quality of products keep records of work progress maintain mechanical equipment monitor coating specifications monitor gauge operate metal polishing equipment perform test run set up the controller of a machine spot metal imperfections

Optional Knowledge

aluminium alloys anodising specifications chemistry electric current electricity ferrous metal processing manufacturing of cutlery manufacturing of door furniture from metal manufacturing of steam generators manufacturing of weapons and ammunition metal coating technologies non-ferrous metal processing types of metal manufacturing processes

Skills & Competences

Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/e9f0b7ae-c848-464e-af9d-55eb87a592e0

Status

released

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