plasma cutting machine operator
Plasma cutting machine operators set up and operate plasma cutting machines designed to cut and shape excess material from a metal workpiece using a plasma torch at a temperature hot enough to melt and cut the metal by burning it and works at a speed that blows away the molten metal from the clear cut.
Also called: plasma cutter operator, acetylene cutter, plasma burning torch operator, acetylene torch cutter, plasma torch machine operative, plasma torch machine operator, plasma burning machine operator, arc torch cutter
- 17
- essential skills
- 27
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 7223
- ISCO-08 group
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Essential skills
17- apply cross-reference tools for product identification
- consult technical resources
- dispose of cutting waste material
- ensure equipment availability
- monitor automated machines
- operate precision measuring equipment
- perform test run
- plasma torches
- quality standards
- remove inadequate workpieces
- remove processed workpiece
- set up the controller of a machine
- supply machine
- tend plasma cutting machine
- troubleshoot
- types of metal
- wear appropriate protective gear
Optional skills
27- advise on machinery malfunctions
- apply control process statistical methods
- cutting technologies
- electrical engineering
- ferrous metal processing
- inspect quality of products
- interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances
- keep records of work progress
- maintain mechanical equipment
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- mark processed workpiece
- monitor stock level
- perform product testing
- program a CNC controller
- quality and cycle time optimisation
- read standard blueprints
- record production data for quality control
- replace machines
- statistical process control
- types of metal manufacturing processes
- use CAM software
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