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Greasers make sure industrial machines are properly lubricated to maintain operations. They use grease guns to oil machines. Greasers also perform basic maintenance and repair duties.

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Competences
19
Groups
4
Essential
10
Optional
9

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Essential knowledge 2 competences

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industrial tools

The tools and equipment used for industrial purposes, both power and hand tools, and their various uses.

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types of lubricants

Types of substances whose main function is to reduce friction between parts or surfaces in mutual contact such us oil-based, grease-based, penetrating or dry lubricants. They facilitate uninterrupted movement between machinery parts. Based on the type of lubricant, they can also perform other functions such as power transmission or heat regulation.

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Essential skills and competences 8 competences

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clean up spilled oil

Safely clean up and dispose of spilled oil.

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operate grease gun

Use a grease gun loaded with oil to lubricate industrial machinery in order to ensure proper operations.

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conduct routine machinery checks

Check machinery and equipment to ensure reliable performance during use and operations in worksites.

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maintain machinery

Maintain machinery and equipment in order to ensure that it is clean and in safe, working order. Perform routine maintenance on equipment and adjust or repair when necessary, using hand and power tools. Replace defective parts components or systems.

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secure working area

Secure the operation site fixing boundaries, restricting access, placing signs and taking other measures in order to guarantee public and staff safety.

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troubleshoot

Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.

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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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work safely with machines

Check and safely operate machines and equipment required for your work according to manuals and instructions.

Scope note
Includes more generally used small electrical and mechanical tools like drills, manual sawing machines, washing machines, sewing machines, etc. that are also used in non professional environment.
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Optional knowledge 1 competence

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technical drawings

Drawing software and the various symbols, perspectives, units of measurement, notation systems, visual styles and page layouts used in technical drawings.

digital
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Optional skills and competences 8 competences

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lubricate rolling stock wheels

Use oil to lubricate the wheels of rolling stock.

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7 competences
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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lubricate engines

Apply motor oil to engines to lubricate internal combustion engines in order to reduce wear, to clean and to cool the engine.

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maintain industrial equipment

Perform routine maintenance on industrial machinery and equipment to ensure that it is clean and in safe, working order.

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order supplies

Command products from relevant suppliers to get convenient and profitable products to purchase.

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perform maintenance on installed equipment

Perform the maintenance on installed equipment on-site. Follow procedures to avoid uninstalling equipment from machinery or vehicles.

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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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read standard blueprints

Read and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.

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