laser cutting machine operator
Laser cutting machine operators set up, program and tend laser cutting machines, designed to cut, or rather burn off and melt, excess material from a metal workpiece by directing a computer-motion-controlled powerful laser beam through laser optics. They read laser cutting machine blueprints and tooling instructions, perform regular machine maintenance, and make adjustments to the milling controls, such as the intensity of the laser beam and its positioning.
Also called: CNC laser set-up inspector, laser cutter production operator, laser cutting machine set-up operative, laser mill technician, computer numerical controlled metal cutting machine setter, computer numerical controlled laser cutting machine worker, computer numerical controlled laser cutting machine tender, computer numerical controlled laser cutter operator
- 27
- essential skills
- 37
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 7223
- ISCO-08 group
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Essential skills
27- apply control process statistical methods
- CAM software
- consult technical resources
- dispose of cutting waste material
- ensure equipment availability
- interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances
- laser types
- manufacturing processes
- monitor automated machines
- operate precision measuring equipment
- perform machine maintenance
- perform test run
- 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
- supply machine with appropriate tools
- troubleshoot
- types of metal
- use automatic programming
- use CAM software
- verify laser beam measurement
- wear appropriate protective gear
Optional skills
37- advise on machinery malfunctions
- CAD software
- CADD software
- CAE software
- cutting technologies
- electrical engineering
- ferrous metal processing
- geometry
- inspect quality of products
- keep records of work progress
- liaise with managers
- maintain mechanical equipment
- manufacturing of cutlery
- manufacturing of daily use goods
- manufacturing of door furniture from metal
- manufacturing of doors from metal
- manufacturing of heating equipment
- manufacturing of jewellery
- manufacturing of light metal packaging
- manufacturing of metal containers
- manufacturing of metal structures
- manufacturing of sports equipment
- manufacturing of steam generators
- manufacturing of steel drums and similar containers
- manufacturing of weapons and ammunition
- mark processed workpiece
- mechanics
- monitor stock level
- non-ferrous metal processing
- procure mechanical machinery
- program a CNC controller
- record production data for quality control
- tend CNC laser cutting machine
- trigonometry
- types of metal manufacturing processes
- use CAD software
- work ergonomically
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