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industrial machinery assembler

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Industrial machinery assemblers manufacture industrial equipment such as industrial robots, assembly line machines, and labeling machines. They use hand tools and computer-controlled machines.

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mechanics

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.

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Essential skills and competences 10 competences

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assemble machines

Put together devices, and components according to drawings. Program and install the components where needed.

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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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inspect industrial equipment

Inspect equipment used during industrial activities such as manufacturing or construction equipment in order to ensure that the equipment complies with health, safety, and environmental legislation.

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install machinery

Build the pre-assembled components of a machine on site, adjust it according to specifications and put it into operation.

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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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operate welding equipment

Use welding equipment to melt and join together pieces of metal or steel, wearing protective eyewear during the working process.

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perform machine maintenance

Perform regular maintenance, possibly including corrections and alterations, on a machine or machine tool to ensure it remains in a proper productive state.

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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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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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manufacturing of office equipment

The manufacture of calculators, staplers, cartridges, binding equipment, photocopy machines, boards and all types of equipment and machines used in an office.

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manufacturing of pumps and compressors

The manufacture of different types of pumps, such as air, vacuum or engine pumps as well as hand pumps, and compressors.

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manufacturing of taps and valves

The manufacture of industrial, sanitary or heating taps and valves.

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Optional skills and competences 17 competences

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repair industrial equipment

Repair industrial machinery and equipment and replace defective components, parts and systems when necessary, using hand and power tools.

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apply technical communication skills

Explain technical details to non-technical customers, stakeholders, or any other interested parties in a clear and concise manner.

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develop assembly instructions

Develop a code of letters and numbers to label diagrams for assembly instructions.

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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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maintain records of maintenance interventions

Keep written records of all repairs and maintenance interventions undertaken, including information on the parts and materials used, etc.

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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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operate industrial equipment

Operate devices, machinery, and equipment used in industrial production. Industrial equipment usually includes mounting, adjusting, clamping, rotating, and indexing elements, as well as mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical drives that actuate these elements.

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perform pre-assembly quality checks

Inspect product parts for faults or damages, using testing equipment if necessary, and check that the received lot is complete before assembling the finished products.

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read standard blueprints

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

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recognise signs of corrosion

Recognise the symptoms of metal showing oxidation reactions with the environment resulting in rusting, copper pitting, stress cracking, and others, and estimate the rate of corrosion.

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record test data

Record data which has been identified specifically during preceding tests in order to verify that outputs of the test produce specific results or to review the reaction of the subject under exceptional or unusual input.

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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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set up machine controls

Set up or adjust machine controls to regulate conditions such as material flow, temperature, or pressure.

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solve technical problems

Identify technical problems when operating devices and using digital environments, and solve them (from trouble-shooting to solving more complex problems).

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troubleshoot

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

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use testing equipment

Use equipment to test performance and operation of machinery.

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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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