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Co-Authored-By: Claude Fable 5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
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3.1 KiB

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)