Laser cutting machine operators set up, program and tend laser cutting machines, designed to cut, or rather burn off and melt, excess material from a metal workpiece by directing a computer-motion-controlled powerful laser beam through laser optics. They read laser cutting machine blueprints and tooling instructions, perform regular machine maintenance, and make adjustments to the milling controls, such as the intensity of the laser beam and its positioning.
No competences in this bucket.
Different tools for computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) to control machinery and machine tools in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimisation as part of the manufacturing processes of workpieces.
The various types of lasers, their specific qualities and their applications, such as for cutting, engraving, welding, and others.
The steps required through which a material is transformed into a product, its development and full-scale manufacturing.
The most optimal rotation or cycle time and over-all quality of a tool or a machine's processes.
The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.
Method of quality control that uses statistics to monitor processes.
Qualities, specifications, applications and reactions to different fabricating processes of various types of metal, such as steel, aluminium, brass, copper and others.
Safely carry out power measurement, including power stability. Carry out beam profiling in different areas of the build platform and use other measurement equipment to determine other laser beam properties.
Utilise specialised software tools to generate computer code from specifications, such as diagrams, structured informations or other means of describing functionality.
Apply statistical methods from Design of Experiments (DOE) and Statistical Process Control (SPC) in order to control manufacturing processes.
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.
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 that the necessary equipment is provided, ready and available for use before start of procedures.
Understand and assess the models and symbolic language of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) systems indicating engineering tolerances.
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.
Measure the size of a processed part when checking and marking it to check if it is up to standard by use of two and three dimensional precision measuring equipment such as a caliper, a micrometer, and a measuring gauge.
Perform regular maintenance, possibly including corrections and alterations, on a machine or machine tool to ensure it remains in a proper productive state.
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 and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.
Evaluate which deficient processed workpieces do not meet the set-up standard and should be removed and sort the waste according to regulations.
Remove individual workpieces after processing, from the manufacturing machine or the machine tool. In case of a conveyor belt this involves quick, continuous movement.
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.
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 the machine with the necessary tools and items for a particular production purpose. Monitor the stock and replenish when needed.
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
Use computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) programmes to control machinery and machine tools in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimisation as part of the manufacturing processes of workpieces.
Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.
No competences in this bucket.
Various processing methods on iron and iron-containing alloys such as steel, stainless steel and pig iron.
The manufacture of different cutlery items, such as forks, spoons, knives, razors or scissors.
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.
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.
The manufacture of metal doors, windows and their frames, shutters and gates, and the metal room partitions for floor attachment.
The manufacture of electrical ovens and water heaters by metalworking processes.
The manufacturing of different type of jewellery such as rings or necklaces out of various metal types such as silver, gold, diamond and other precious stones.
The manufacture of tins and cans for food products, collapsible tubes and boxes, and of metallic closures.
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.
The production of metal structures for construction.
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.
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.
The manufacture of pails, cans, drums, buckets, boxes, through metalworking processes.
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.
Various processing methods on non-ferrous metals and alloys such as copper, zinc and aluminium.
The subdiscipline of mathematics which explores relationships among angles and lengths of triangles.
Metal processes linked to the different types of metal, such as casting processes, heat treatment processes, repair processes and other metal manufacturing processes.
The computer-aided design (CAD) software for creating, modifying, analysing or optimising a design.
The computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) is the use of computer technology for design and design documentation. CAD software replaces manual drafting with an automated process.
The software to perform computer-aided engineering (CAE) analysis tasks such as Finite Element Analysis and Computional Fluid Dynamics.
The variety of cutting technologies, such as software or mechanics, guiding cutting processes through lasering, sawing, milling etc.
The field of engineering that deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism.
Branch of mathematics related to questions of shape, size, relative position of figures and the properties of space.
Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.
No competences in this bucket.
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.
Evaluate how much stock is used and determine what should be ordered.
Offer advice to service technicians in case of machinery malfunctions and other technical repair tasks.
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.
Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.
Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.
Inspect and mark parts of the workpiece to indicate how they will fit into the finished product.
Procure adequate machinery. Research the market to find the best machinery, staying within budget limits, and negotiate the purchase. Maintain records.
Set up the desired product design in the CNC controller of the CNC machine for product manufacturing.
Keep records of the machine's faults, interventions and irregularities for quality control.
Monitor and operate a computer numerical controlled (CNC) laser cutting machine according to regulations.
Use computer-aided design (CAD) systems to assist in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimisation of a design.
Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.