laser beam welder
ISCO: 7212. Skills: 53. Essential: 27.
Essential skills
- apply precision metalworking techniques
- ensure correct metal temperature
- ensure equipment availability
- ensure necessary ventilation in machining
- laser types
- manufacturing processes
- monitor gauge
- operate welding equipment
- perform machine maintenance
- perform test run
- prepare pieces for joining
- program a CNC controller
- 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
- tend laser beam welding machine
- troubleshoot
- types of metal
- use automatic programming
- use CAM software
- verify laser beam measurement
- wear appropriate protective gear
Supporting skills
- adjust temperature gauges
- advise on machinery malfunctions
- apply preliminary treatment to workpieces
- consult technical resources
- ensure correct gas pressure
- ferrous metal processing
- inspect quality of products
- keep records of work progress
- laser engraving methods
- laser marking processes
- maintain mechanical equipment
- manufacture of small metal parts
- manufacturing of cutlery
- manufacturing of doors from metal
- manufacturing of metal containers
- manufacturing of steam generators
- manufacturing of weapons and ammunition
- metal joining technologies
- monitor automated machines
- operate precision measuring equipment
- record production data for quality control
- smooth burred surfaces
- spot metal imperfections
- supply machine with appropriate tools
- types of metal manufacturing processes
- welding techniques