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punch-press-operator Occupational skill for the role 'punch press operator' (also: punch machine operator, CNC punch operator, press brake operator, press punch inspector, plastic punch press operator, punch press brake operator). Use when the user asks for typical punch press operator work such as: typical punch press operator responsibilities

Punch Press Operator

Punch press operators set up and tend punch presses designed to cut workpieces into their desired shape by propelling a hydraulic ram to punch holes into them with a single die set that pushes through the top dead centre, through the surface, and to the bottom dead centre of the workpiece.

Core workflow

How to use this skill

Key competences (essential)

  • dispose of cutting waste material
  • ensure equipment availability
  • manufacturing processes
  • monitor automated machines
  • operate precision measuring equipment
  • perform machine maintenance
  • program a CNC controller
  • quality standards
  • read standard blueprints
  • remove inadequate workpieces
  • remove processed workpiece
  • set up the controller of a machine
  • statistical process control
  • supply machine
  • supply machine with appropriate tools

Hot technologies

  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Word
  • SAP software

Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/fd2dd3e9-498f-490f-8589-8c1eea05aa3f), ONET 30.3 (51-4031.00, manual nearest match). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*