lathe and turning machine operator
ISCO: 7223. Skills: 61. Essential: 28.
Essential skills
- apply control process statistical methods
- CAD software
- CADD software
- CAE software
- CAM software
- consult technical resources
- dispose of cutting waste material
- ensure equipment availability
- geometry
- interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances
- manufacturing processes
- monitor automated machines
- operate precision measuring equipment
- perform machine maintenance
- perform test run
- quality and cycle time optimisation
- quality standards
- read standard blueprints
- remove inadequate workpieces
- remove processed workpiece
- set up the controller of a machine
- statistical process control
- supply machine
- trigonometry
- troubleshoot
- use automatic programming
- use CAD software
- use CAM software
Supporting skills
- advise on machinery malfunctions
- cutting technologies
- electrical engineering
- ferrous metal processing
- inspect quality of products
- keep records of work progress
- liaise with managers
- maintain mechanical equipment
- manufacturing of cutlery
- manufacturing of door furniture from metal
- manufacturing of doors from metal
- manufacturing of heating equipment
- manufacturing of light metal packaging
- manufacturing of metal assembly products
- manufacturing of metal containers
- manufacturing of metal household articles
- manufacturing of metal structures
- manufacturing of steam generators
- manufacturing of steel drums and similar containers
- manufacturing of tools
- manufacturing of weapons and ammunition
- mark processed workpiece
- mechanics
- monitor stock level
- non-ferrous metal processing
- procure mechanical machinery
- program a CNC controller
- record production data for quality control
- supply machine with appropriate tools
- tend computer numerical control lathe machine
- types of metal
- types of metal manufacturing processes
- work ergonomically