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coating machine operator

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Coating machine operators set up and tend coating machines that coat metal products with a thin layer of covering of materials such as lacquer, enamel, copper, nickel, zinc, cadmium, chromium or other metal layering in order to protect or decorate the metal products' surfaces. They run all coating machine stations on multiple coaters.

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Competences
51
Groups
4
Essential
13
Optional
38

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Essential knowledge 6 competences

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1 competence
coating machine parts

The various parts, qualities and applications of a manufacturing machine designed for providing workpieces with a, sometimes protective, finishing coat, such as the drum unloader, feed hopper, rotary sieve, spray booth, (powder) spray guns, dry cartridge collector, final filters, high voltage power supply point, and others.

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coating substances

The various types of coating, providing a workpiece with one or more finishing layers of resins, powders, inactive and insoluble fillers, waxes, gums, plasticisers, colouring materials, lacquer, and others.

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health and safety in the workplace

The body of rules, procedures and regulations related to safety, health and welfare of people in their workplace. 

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industrial paint

The various kinds of paint used as coating in manufacturing finishing processes, such as primers, intermediate coats, finish coats, stripe coats, and others.

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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.

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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.

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Essential skills and competences 7 competences

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ensure equipment availability

Ensure that the necessary equipment is provided, ready and available for use before start of procedures.

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monitor moving workpiece in a machine

Monitor the processing of a workpiece in motion, such as a piece of metal or wood moved linearly over a static manufacturing machine.

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remove inadequate workpieces

Evaluate which deficient processed workpieces do not meet the set-up standard and should be removed and sort the waste according to regulations.

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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.

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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.

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tend coating machine

Tend manufacturing machines designed to coat workpiece surfaces by applying various coating machine processes, such as powder coating, monitor and operate it according to regulations.

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wear appropriate protective gear

Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.

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Optional knowledge 20 competences

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ferrous metal processing

Various processing methods on iron and iron-containing alloys such as steel, stainless steel and pig iron.

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manufacture of small metal parts

The manufacture of metal cable, plaited bands and other articles of that type, uninsulated or insulated cable not capable of being used as a conductor of electricity, coated or cored wire as well as barbed wire, wire fencing, grill, netting, cloth etc. Manufacture of coated electrodes for electric arc-welding, nails and pins, chain and springs (except watch springs), as well as leaves for springs.

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manufacturing of door furniture from metal

The manufacture of metal items that can be attached to a door in order to support its function and appearance. The manufacture of padlocks, locks, keys, hinges and the like, and hardware for buildings, furniture, vehicles etc.

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manufacturing of doors from metal

The manufacture of metal doors, windows and their frames, shutters and gates, and the metal room partitions for floor attachment.

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manufacturing of heating equipment

The manufacture of electrical ovens and water heaters by metalworking processes.

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manufacturing of light metal packaging

The manufacture of tins and cans for food products, collapsible tubes and boxes, and of metallic closures.

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manufacturing of metal assembly products

The manufacture of rivets, washers and similar non-threaded products, screw machine products, screws, nuts and similar threaded products.

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manufacturing of metal containers

The manufacture of reservoirs, tanks and similar containers of metal, of types normally installed as fixtures for storage or manufacturing use. The manufacture of metal containers for compressed or liquefied gas.

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manufacturing of metal household articles

The manufacture of flatware , hollowware , dinnerware and other non-electrical utensils for use at the table or in the kitchen.

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manufacturing of metal structures

The production of metal structures for construction.

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manufacturing of steam generators

The manufacture of steam or other vapour generators, the manufacture of auxiliary plant for use with steam generators: condensers, economisers, superheaters, steam collectors and accumulators. The manufacture of nuclear reactors, parts for marine or power boilers. Also the production of pipe system construction comprising further processing of tubes generally to make pressure pipes or pipe systems together with the associated design and construction work.

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manufacturing of steel drums and similar containers

The manufacture of pails, cans, drums, buckets, boxes, through metalworking processes.

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manufacturing of tools

The manufacture of knives and cutting blades for machines or for mechanical appliances, hand tools such as pliers, screwdrivers etc. The manufacture of non-power-driven agricultural hand tools, saws and saw blades, including circular saw blades and chainsaw blades. The manufacture of interchangeable tools for hand tools, whether or not power-operated, or for machine tools: drills, punches, milling cutters etc. The manufacture of press tools, moulding boxes and moulds (except ingot moulds), vices and clamps, and blacksmiths’ tools: forges, anvils etc.

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manufacturing of weapons and ammunition

The manufacture of heavy weapons (artillery, mobile guns, rocket launchers, torpedo tubes, heavy machine guns), small arms (revolvers, shotguns, light machine guns), air or gas guns and pistols, and war ammunition. Also the manufacture of hunting, sporting or protective firearms and ammunition and of explosive devices such as bombs, mines and torpedoes.

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non-ferrous metal processing

Various processing methods on non-ferrous metals and alloys such as copper, zinc and aluminium.

Scope note
Excludes precious metals.
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stamping press parts

Components of a stamping press, such as bolster plate, ram, automatic feeder and tonnage monitor, their qualities and applications.

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types of metal manufacturing processes

Metal processes linked to the different types of metal, such as casting processes, heat treatment processes, repair processes and other metal manufacturing processes.

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types of stamping press

Types of stamping press with similar applications but different propulsion, such as the direct drive press, single gear reduction press and double gear reduction press.

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dip-coating process

The various steps in the process of dipping a workpiece in a coating material solution, including immersion, start-up, deposition, drainage, and, possibly, evaporation.

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metal coating technologies

The various processes and technologies used for to coating and painting fabricated metal workpieces.

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Optional skills and competences 18 competences

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clean industrial containers

Clean residual dirt particles from containers. Adapt cleaning process to the customer's requirements.

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maintain mechanical equipment

Observe and listen to machinery operation to detect malfunction. Service, repair, adjust, and test machines, parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical principles. Maintain and repair vehicles meant for cargo, passengers, farming and landscaping.

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monitor coating specifications

Monitoring that specifications such as colour, shape, glaze, texture, weight, depth of coating are met.

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advise on machinery malfunctions

Offer advice to service technicians in case of machinery malfunctions and other technical repair tasks.

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apply preliminary treatment to workpieces

Apply preparatory treatment, through mechanical or chemical processes, to the workpiece preceding the main operation.

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consult technical resources

Read and interpret technical resources such as digital or paper drawings and adjustment data in order to properly set up a machine or working tool, or to assemble mechanical equipment.

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dispose of hazardous waste

Dispose of dangerous materials such as chemical or radioactive substances according to environmental and to health and safety regulations.

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dry coated workpieces

Leave freshly coated workpieces to dry in a temperature-controlled and dust-proof environment.

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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.

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keep records of work progress

Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.

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monitor conveyor belt

Monitor the flow of the work pieces on the conveyor belt as they are processed by the machine to ensure optimal productivity.

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monitor gauge

Oversee the data presented by a gauge concerning the measurement of pressure, temperature, thickness of a material, and others.

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operate metal polishing equipment

Operate equipment designed to buff and polish metal workpieces, such as diamond solutions, silicon-made polishing pads, or working wheels with a leather polishing strop, and others.

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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.

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remove coating

Remove the thin layer made of paint, lacquer, metal or other elements covering an object through chemical, mechanical or other processes.

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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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spot metal imperfections

Observe and identify various kinds of imperfections in metal workpieces or finished products. Recognise the best fitted manner of fixing the problem, which could be caused by corrosion, rust, fractures, leaks, and other signs of wear.

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tend stamping press

Tend an automated or semi-automated stamping press, monitor and operate it, according to regulations.

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