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briquetting machine operator

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Briquetting machine operators tend equipment to dry, mix, and compress metal chips into briquettes for use in a smelter.

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Competences
18
Groups
3
Essential
9
Optional
9

Competences and skills

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Essential skills and competences 9 competences

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guide cranes

Guide a crane operator in operating the crane. Stay in contact with the operator visually, vocally, or using communication equipment to make sure the crane operation is completed in a safe and efficient manner.

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operate hydraulic machinery controls

Use correctly the controls of specialized machinery by turning valves, handwheels, or rheostats to move and control flow of fuels, water, and dry or liquid binders to machines.

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operate metal fabricating machines

Set up and operate fabricating equipment to bend, cut and straighten pieces of metal.

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apply health and safety standards

Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.

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ensure compliance with environmental legislation

Monitor activities and perform tasks ensuring compliance with standards involving environmental protection and sustainability, and amend activities in the case of changes in environmental legislation. Ensure that the processes are compliant with environment regulations and best practices.

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follow safety procedures when working at heights

Take necessary precautions and follow a set of measures that assess, prevent and tackle risks when working at a high distance from the ground. Prevent endangering people working under these structures and avoid falls from ladders, mobile scaffolding, fixed working bridges, single person lifts etc. since they may cause fatalities or major injuries.

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follow verbal instructions

Have the ability to follow spoken instructions received from colleagues. Strive to understand and clarify what is being requested.

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perform minor repairs to equipment

Conduct routine maintenance on equipment. Recognise and identify minor defects in equipment and make repairs if appropriate.

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resolve equipment malfunctions

Identify, report and repair equipment damage and malfunctions. Communicate with field representatives and manufacturers to obtain repair and replacement components.

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Optional knowledge 2 competences

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physics

The natural science involving the study of matter, motion, energy, force and related notions.

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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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Optional skills and competences 7 competences

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apply various lifting techniques

Use different methods for lifting heavy objects using a crane.

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ensure 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.

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maximise efficiency of crane operations

Minimise crane operations, additional crane movements, or 're-stows' by effectively planning the organisations of containers in vessels. Analyse delivery schedules and movements for maximum efficiency, minimum cost, and smooth operations.

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work in metal manufacture teams

Ability to work confidently within a metal manufacturing group with each doing a part but all subordinating personal prominence to the efficiency of the whole.

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Cross-sector

3 competences
advise on machinery malfunctions

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

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follow written instructions

Follow written directions in order to perform a task or carry out a step-by-step procedure.

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monitor manufacturing quality standards

Monitor quality standards in manufacturing and finishing process.

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