# Competences — laser cutting machine operator

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/bc6649ff-05f8-4c98-9db6-9be0d13883a9).

## Essential

- **apply control process statistical methods** (skill/competence)
- **CAM software** (knowledge)
- **consult technical resources** (skill/competence)
- **dispose of cutting waste material** (skill/competence)
- **ensure equipment availability** (skill/competence)
- **interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances** (skill/competence)
- **laser types** (knowledge)
- **manufacturing processes** (knowledge)
- **monitor automated machines** (skill/competence)
- **operate precision measuring equipment** (skill/competence)
- **perform machine maintenance** (skill/competence)
- **perform test run** (skill/competence)
- **quality and cycle time optimisation** (knowledge)
- **quality standards** (knowledge)
- **read standard blueprints** (skill/competence)
- **remove inadequate workpieces** (skill/competence)
- **remove processed workpiece** (skill/competence)
- **set up the controller of a machine** (skill/competence)
- **statistical process control** (knowledge)
- **supply machine** (skill/competence)
- **supply machine with appropriate tools** (skill/competence)
- **troubleshoot** (skill/competence)
- **types of metal** (knowledge)
- **use automatic programming** (skill/competence)
- **use CAM software** (skill/competence)
- **verify laser beam measurement** (skill/competence)
- **wear appropriate protective gear** (skill/competence)

## Optional

- advise on machinery malfunctions (skill/competence)
- CAD software (knowledge)
- CADD software (knowledge)
- CAE software (knowledge)
- cutting technologies (knowledge)
- electrical engineering (knowledge)
- ferrous metal processing (knowledge)
- geometry (knowledge)
- inspect quality of products (skill/competence)
- keep records of work progress (skill/competence)
- liaise with managers (skill/competence)
- maintain mechanical equipment (skill/competence)
- manufacturing of cutlery (knowledge)
- manufacturing of daily use goods (knowledge)
- manufacturing of door furniture from metal (knowledge)
- manufacturing of doors from metal (knowledge)
- manufacturing of heating equipment (knowledge)
- manufacturing of jewellery (knowledge)
- manufacturing of light metal packaging (knowledge)
- manufacturing of metal containers (knowledge)
- manufacturing of metal structures (knowledge)
- manufacturing of sports equipment (knowledge)
- manufacturing of steam generators (knowledge)
- manufacturing of steel drums and similar containers (knowledge)
- manufacturing of weapons and ammunition (knowledge)
- mark processed workpiece (skill/competence)
- mechanics (knowledge)
- monitor stock level (skill/competence)
- non-ferrous metal processing (knowledge)
- procure mechanical machinery (skill/competence)
- program a CNC controller (skill/competence)
- record production data for quality control (skill/competence)
- tend CNC laser cutting machine (skill/competence)
- trigonometry (knowledge)
- types of metal manufacturing processes (knowledge)
- use CAD software (skill/competence)
- work ergonomically (skill/competence)