Automated Cutting Machine Operator Stationary Plant & Machine Operators
SaveWhat Does an Automated Cutting Machine Operator Do?
Automated cutting machine operators send files from the computer to the cutting machine, place the material to be cut, and they digitize and select the fault in the materials surface in order to perform the nesting of the parts, unless the machine makes it automatically. They give the order to the machine to cut, they also collect the cut pieces and does the final quality control analysis against specifications and quality requirements. They also monitor the status of the cutting machine working devices.
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Leather Goods Materials
The wide range of materials used in leather goods production: leather, leather substitutes (synthetics or artificial materials), textile, etc; the way of distinguishing among various materials based on their properties, advantages and limitations.
These are common skills for this role, based on a European framework. Requirements vary between jobs, including in the UK. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box - use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become an Automated Cutting Machine Operator
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialLeather Goods Materials knowledge
The wide range of materials used in leather goods production: leather, leather substitutes (synthetics or artificial materials), textile, etc; the way of distinguishing among various materials based on their properties, …
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EssentialLeather Goods Manufacturing Processes knowledge
The processes, technology and machinery involved in the leather goods manufacturing.
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EssentialFootwear Machinery knowledge
Tthe functionality of the wide range of machines, and the basic rules of regular maintenance.
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EssentialAutomatic Cutting Systems For Footwear And Leather Goods knowledge
The use and description of automatic systems technologies used in footwear and leather goods industry such as laser cutting, knife cutting, punch cutting, mill cutting, ultra-sound cutting, water jet cutting …
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EssentialFootwear Components knowledge
Footwear components both for uppers (vamps, quarters, linings, stiffeners, toe puffs etc.) and bottoms (soles, heels, insoles etc.). Ecological concerns and the importance of recycling. Selection of suitable materials and …
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EssentialFootwear Equipments knowledge
Functionality of the wide range of equipments and the basic rules of regular maintenance.
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EssentialFootwear Manufacturing Technology knowledge
Footwear processes technology and machinery involved. The footwear manufacturing starts in the cutting/clicking room , cutting the uppers and bottom components. The upper components are joined together in the closing …
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EssentialFootwear Materials knowledge
The characteristics, components, advantages and limitations of a wide range of materials used in footwear production: leather, leather substitutes (synthetics or artificial materials), textile, plastic, rubber etc.
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EssentialFootwear Quality knowledge
Quality specifications of materials, processes and final products, the most common defects in footwear, quick tests procedures, laboratory tests procedures and standards, adequate equipment for quality checks. Quality assurance of …
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EssentialLeather Goods Components knowledge
The various procedures and methods in the processing of leather materials and leather goods components like manufacturability and properties.
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EssentialLeather Goods Quality knowledge
The quality specifications of materials, processes, and final products, the most common defects in leather, quick tests procedures, laboratory tests procedures and standards, and the adequate equipment for quality checks.
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EssentialApply Basic Rules Of Maintenance To Leather Goods And Footwear Machinery skill
Apply basic rules of maintenance and cleanliness on footwear and leather goods production equipment and machines that you operate.
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EssentialUse IT Tools skill
Application of computers, computer networks and other information technologies and equipment to storing, retrieving, transmitting and manipulating data, in the context of a business or enterprise.
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EssentialOperate Automatic Cutting Systems For Footwear And Leather Goods skill
Work with the equipment's software. Digitise and mark the leather areas with faults in order to avoid them. Establish nesting and cutting restrictions for each pattern. Pick up, sort, upload …
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Optional Skills (5 of 7 displayed)
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OptionalPre-stitching Processes And Techniques For Footwear And Leather Goods knowledge
Technology including machinery and techniques for the preparation for leather goods components and footwear uppers.
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OptionalManual Cutting Processes For Leather knowledge
Cutting rules, variance of the leather properties on its surface and elongation directions of the footwear pieces.
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OptionalApply Machine Cutting Techniques For Footwear And Leather Goods skill
Adjust and establish the machine technical operating parameters for cutting footwear and leather goods. Check and select the cutting dies, classification of the cut pieces against cutting restrictions, specifications and …
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OptionalApply Pre-stitching Techniques skill
Apply pre-stitching techniques to footwear and leather goods in order to reduce thickness, to reinforce, to mark the pieces, to decorate or to reinforce their edges or surfaces. Be able …
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OptionalCreate Solutions To Problems skill
Solve problems which arise in planning, prioritising, organising, directing/facilitating action and evaluating performance. Use systematic processes of collecting, analysing, and synthesising information to evaluate current practice and generate new understandings …
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OptionalReduce Environmental Impact Of Footwear Manufacturing skill
Assess the environmental impact of footwear manufacture and minimise environmental risks. Reduce environmentally harmful work practices in different stages of the footwear manufacturing.
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OptionalUse Communication Techniques skill
Apply techniques of communication which allow interlocutors to better understand each other and communicate accurately in the transmission of messages.
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