assemble metal parts
Align and arrange steel and metal parts in order to assemble complete products; use the appropriate hand tools and gauges.
Foundry operative manufacture castings, including pipes, tubes, hollow profiles and other products of the first processing of steel, by operating hand-controlled equipment in a foundry. They conduct the flow of molten ferrous and non-ferrous metals into moulds, taking care to create the exact right circumstances to obtain the highest quality metal. They observe the flow of metal to identify faults. In case of a fault, they notify the authorised personnel and participate in the removal of the fault.
Competences and skills
32 ESCO relationsEssential skills and competences 13 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
6 competenceshandle metal work orders
Interpret work orders in order to determine which metal parts should be produced.
insert mould structures
Inject molten raw material into a mould to solidify them using cooling systems.
maintain moulds
Maintain, repair and clean moulds and mould parts, e.g. by smoothening out imperfections on the surface. Use water, grease or oil to wash and scrape the moulds by hand.
mix moulding and casting material
Measure and mix ingredients for casting and moulding materials, according to appropriate formula.
move filled moulds
Correctly replace filled-up moulds; understand how to load moulds into the oven and how to store filled-up moulds onto a rack.
Cross-sector
7 competencesconstruct moulds
Construct moulds for the casting of objects in plaster, clay, glass, plastic or metal. Use casting machines and materials such as rubber, plaster or fibreglass.
ensure mould uniformity
Oversee uniformity of moulds. Use casting equipment and tools such as hand press.
extract products from moulds
Remove finished products from moulds and examine them in detail for anomalies.
fill moulds
Fill up moulds with appropriate materials and ingredient mixes.
repair mould defects
Repair mould malfunctions and damage, e.g. cracks or broken edges; use hand tools, mould boxes and patterns.
select mould types
Select the appropriate type and size of mould based on the operation.
troubleshoot
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
Optional knowledge 6 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
6 competencesferrous metal processing
Various processing methods on iron and iron-containing alloys such as steel, stainless steel and pig iron.
jewellery processes
Materials and processes involved in creating jewellery items like earrings, necklaces, rings, brackets, etc.
manufacturing of jewellery
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.
non-ferrous metal processing
Various processing methods on non-ferrous metals and alloys such as copper, zinc and aluminium.
- Scope note
- Excludes precious metals.
precious metal processing
Various processing methods on precious metals such as gold, silver and platinum.
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.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Optional skills and competences 13 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
8 competencesattend to detail in casting processes
Attend in the metal processing casting work to specificities and details concerning the quality of the casting and moulds.
follow manufacturing work schedule
Follow the planning set up by manufacturing companies' managers exactly to ensure one production process is not delayed due to another and they follow each other smoothly.
insert reinforcement in mould
Insert chaplets and other kinds of reinforcing steel structures to a mould in order to fix different parts.
manage time in casting processes
Work on castings with the necessary sense of timing in regards to quality, for example when measuring how long moulds must rest before they are used in further casting processes.
operate metal heating equipment
Use heating machinery to bake filled-up moulds or to melt steel, metal and other materials.
operate smelter
Operate heating machinery in order to melt various materials, or to bake filled-up moulds.
remove finished casts
Open mould and safely remove the finished cast from within.
smooth burred surfaces
Inspect and smooth burred surfaces of steel and metal parts.
Cross-sector
5 competencescommunicate using non-verbal language
Communicate with colleagues using body language and other non-verbal cues in order to ensure effective communication during operations.
cut metal products
Operate cutting and measuring instruments in order to cut/shape pieces of metal into given dimensions.
mark a metal workpiece
Handle and operate a punch and hammer to mark a metal work piece, for example for the purpose of carving a serial number, or for drilling to mark the exact place where a the hole should be places in order to keep the drill steady.
monitor gauge
Oversee the data presented by a gauge concerning the measurement of pressure, temperature, thickness of a material, and others.
record production data for quality control
Keep records of the machine's faults, interventions and irregularities for quality control.