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.
Also called: CNC laser punch press operator, brake press setter, press setter, plastic press operator, CNC turret machine operator, press brake operative, centre punch operator, turret punch press operative
- 19
- essential skills
- 31
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 7223
- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
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Essential skills
19- 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
- tend punch press
- troubleshoot
- use automatic programming
- use CAM software
Optional skills
31- advise on machinery malfunctions
- apply control process statistical methods
- apply cross-reference tools for product identification
- consult technical resources
- cutting technologies
- electrical engineering
- ferrous metal processing
- inspect quality of products
- keep records of work progress
- maintain mechanical equipment
- manufacture of small metal parts
- manufacturing of cutlery
- manufacturing of door furniture from metal
- manufacturing of heating equipment
- manufacturing of light metal packaging
- manufacturing of metal assembly products
- manufacturing of metal containers
- manufacturing of metal structures
- manufacturing of steam generators
- manufacturing of steel drums and similar containers
- manufacturing of weapons and ammunition
- mark processed workpiece
- mechanics
- monitor conveyor belt
- monitor stock level
- operate metal sheet shaker
- operate scrap vibratory feeder
- perform test run
- record production data for quality control
- types of metal
- types of plastic
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