quality standards
The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.
Router operators set up and operate multi-spindle routing machines, in order to hollow-out or cut various hard materials such as wood, composites, aluminium, steel, plastics; and others, such as foams. They are also able to read blueprints to determine cutting locations and specific sizes.
Competences and skills
34 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
1 competenceEssential skills and competences 12 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceoperate router machinery
Operate machines and equipment used for cutting various hard materials, such as wood, composites, aluminium, steel, plastics and foams.
Sector-specific
1 competenceensure public safety and security
Implement the relevant procedures, strategies and use the proper equipment to promote local or national security activities for the protection of data, people, institutions, and property.
Cross-sector
10 competencescheck quality of raw materials
Check the quality of basic materials used for the production of semi-finished and finished goods by assessing some of its characteristics and, if needed, select samples to be analysed.
dispose of cutting waste material
Dispose of possibly hazardous waste material created in the cutting process, such as swarf, scrap and slugs, sort according to regulations, and clean up workplace.
ensure conformity to specifications
Ensure that the assembled products are conform to the specifications given.
maintain router machinery
Maintain machinery and equipment for cutting various hard materials, to ensure that it is clean and in safe, working order. Perform routine maintenance on equipment and adjust when necessary, using hand and power tools.
monitor automated machines
Continuously check up on the automated machine's set-up and execution or make regular control rounds. If necessary, record and interpret data on the operating conditions of installations and equipment in order to identify abnormalities.
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perform test run
Perform tests putting a system, machine, tool or other equipment through a series of actions under actual operating conditions in order to assess its reliability and suitability to realise its tasks, and adjust settings accordingly.
read standard blueprints
Read and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.
remove processed workpiece
Remove individual workpieces after processing, from the manufacturing machine or the machine tool. In case of a conveyor belt this involves quick, continuous movement.
supply machine
Ensure the machine is fed the necessary and adequate materials and control the placement or automatic feed and retrieval of work pieces in the machines or machine tools on the production line.
supply machine with appropriate tools
Supply the machine with the necessary tools and items for a particular production purpose. Monitor the stock and replenish when needed.
Optional knowledge 6 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesmanufacturing of daily use goods
The manufacturing of items used in the daily life, personal use or daily practice. These products include protective safety equipment, drawing equipment, stamps, umbrellas, cigarette lighters, baskets, candles, and many other miscellaneous articles.
manufacturing of sports equipment
The manufacture of products and equipment used for both outdoor and indoor sports activities, such as balls, rackets, ski's, surfboards, fishing, hunting, skating or fitness centre equipment.
types of plastic
Types of plastic materials and their chemical composition, physical properties, possible issues and usage cases.
Cross-sector
3 competencesmetal smoothing technologies
The various technologies used for the smoothening, polishing and buffing of fabricated metal workpieces.
types of metal
Qualities, specifications, applications and reactions to different fabricating processes of various types of metal, such as steel, aluminium, brass, copper and others.
types of wood
Types of wood, such as birch, pine, poplar, mahogany, maple and tulipwood.
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Optional skills and competences 15 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesmeasure parts of manufactured products
Operate measurement instruments to measure parts of manufactured objects. Take into consideration specifications of manufacturers to perform the measuring.
monitor stock level
Evaluate how much stock is used and determine what should be ordered.
weigh materials
Weigh materials and products, record weight and other relevant data on tags or labels.
Cross-sector
12 competencesapply a protective layer
Apply a layer of protective solutions such as permethrine to protect the product from damage such as corrosion, fire or parasites, using a spray gun or paintbrush.
inspect quality of products
Use various techniques to ensure the product quality is respecting the quality standards and specifications. Oversee defects, packaging and sendbacks of products to different production departments.
manipulate plastic
Manipulate the properties, shape and size of plastic.
manipulate wood
Manipulate the properties, shape and size of wood.
pack goods
Pack different kinds of goods such as finished manufactured products or goods in use. Pack goods by hand in boxes, bags and other types of containers.
program a CNC controller
Set up the desired product design in the CNC controller of the CNC machine for product manufacturing.
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record production data for quality control
Keep records of the machine's faults, interventions and irregularities for quality control.
repair router machinery
Repair broken components or systems of machinery and equipment used for the cutting various hard materials, using hand and power tools.
sand wood
Use sanding machines or hand tools to remove paint or other substances from the surface of the wood, or to smoothen and finish the wood.
set up the controller of a machine
Set up and give commands to a machine by dispatching the appropriate data and input into the (computer) controller corresponding with the desired processed product.
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troubleshoot
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
use CAD software
Use computer-aided design (CAD) systems to assist in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimisation of a design.
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