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name, description
| name | description |
|---|---|
| grinding-machine-operator | Occupational skill for the role 'grinding machine operator' (also: metal filing machine operator, back grinding machine operator, grinding and stapling machine apprentice, grinding machine set-up worker, lapping machine operator, CNC grinding machine technician). Use when the user asks for typical grinding machine operator work such as: Remove workpieces from machines, and check to ensure that they conform to specifications, using measuring instruments such as microscopes, gauges, calipers, and micrometers.; Observe milling or planing machine operation, and adjust controls to ensure conformance with specified tolerances.; Position and secure workpieces on machines, using holding devices, measuring instruments, hand tools, and hoists. |
Grinding Machine Operator
Grinding machine operators set up, program and control grinding machines, designed to apply abrasive processes in order to remove small amounts of excess material and smoothen metal workpieces by using an abrasive wheel with diamond teeth as a cutting device for very precise and light cuts. They read grinding machine blueprints and tooling instructions, perform regular machine maintenance, and make adjustments to the grinding controls, such as the depth of cuts and the rotation speed.
Core workflow
- Remove workpieces from machines, and check to ensure that they conform to specifications, using measuring instruments such as microscopes, gauges, calipers, and micrometers.
- Observe milling or planing machine operation, and adjust controls to ensure conformance with specified tolerances.
- Position and secure workpieces on machines, using holding devices, measuring instruments, hand tools, and hoists.
- Study blueprints, layouts, sketches, or work orders to assess workpiece specifications and to determine tooling instructions, tools and materials needed, and sequences of operations.
- Move controls to set cutting specifications, to position cutting tools and workpieces in relation to each other, and to start machines.
- Compute dimensions, tolerances, and angles of workpieces or machines according to specifications and knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics.
- Verify alignment of workpieces on machines, using measuring instruments such as rules, gauges, or calipers.
- Select cutting speeds, feed rates, and depths of cuts, applying knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics.
How to use this skill
- Read references/profile.md for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult references/tasks.md for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check references/skills.md for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check references/tools.md for the software commonly used in this role.
Key competences (essential)
- apply control process statistical methods
- CAM software
- consult technical resources
- dispose of cutting waste material
- ensure equipment availability
- interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances
- manufacturing processes
- monitor automated machines
- operate precision measuring equipment
- operate surface grinder
- perform machine maintenance
- perform test run
- program a CNC controller
- quality and cycle time optimisation
- quality standards
Hot technologies
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Extensible markup language XML
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/1d8545df-e3d8-4ece-9449-0f2940e97e7c), ONET 30.3 (51-4035.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*