Extrusion Machine Operator Stationary Plant & Machine Operators

The various processes used for extrusion, the creation of objects of a cross-sectional nature, in metalworking, such as direct extrusion, indirect extrusion, hydrostatic extrusion, hot extrusion, warm extrusion, cold extrusion, …

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The qualities and applications of various kinds of dies, the different components of a die (such as the die block, punch plate, pierce punch and others) and the types of …

The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.

Read and interpret such technical resources such as digital or paper drawings and adjustment data in order to properly set up a machine or working tool, or to assemble mechanical …

Ensure that the necessary equipment is provided, ready and available for use before start of procedures.

Continuously check up on the automated machine's set-up and execution or make regular control rounds. If necessary, record and interpret data on the operating conditions of installations and equipment in …

Monitor the processing of a workpiece in motion, such as a piece of metal or wood moved linearly over a static manufacturing machine.

Perform tests putting a system, machine, tool or other equipment through a series of actions under actual operating conditions in order to assess its reliability and suitability to realise its …

Evaluate which deficient processed workpieces do not meet the set-up standard and should be removed and sort the waste according to regulations.

Remove individual workpieces after processing, from the manufacturing machine or the machine tool. In case of a conveyor belt this involves quick, continuous movement.

Evaluate if a replacement of the die of a machine is deemed beneficial and take the necessary actions for replacing it either manually (depending on its size, by the use …

Set up and give commands to a machine by dispatching the appropriate data and input into the (computer) controller corresponding with the desired processed product.

Ensure the machine is fed the necessary and adequate materials and control the placement or automatic feed and retrieval of work pieces in the machines or machine tools on the …

Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.

The manufacture of steam or other vapour generators, the manufacture of auxiliary plant for use with steam generators: condensers, economisers, superheaters, steam collectors and accumulators. The manufacture of nuclear reactors, …

The manufacture of heavy weapons (artillery, mobile guns, rocket launchers, torpedo tubes, heavy machine guns), small arms (revolvers, shotguns, light machine guns), air or gas guns and pistols, and war …

The manufacture of tins and cans for food products, collapsible tubes and boxes, and of metallic closures.

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Various processing methods on iron and iron-containing alloys such as steel, stainless steel and pig iron.

The manufacture of different cutlery items, such as forks, spoons, knives, razors or scissors.

The manufacture of metal items that can be attached to a door in order to support its function and appearance. The manufacture of padlocks, locks, keys, hinges and the like, …

The manufacture of rivets, washers and similar non-threaded products, screw machine products, screws, nuts and similar threaded products.

The manufacture of flatware , hollowware , dinnerware and other non-electrical utensils for use at the table or in the kitchen.

The manufacture of knives and cutting blades for machines or for mechanical appliances, hand tools such as pliers, screwdrivers etc. The manufacture of non-power-driven agricultural hand tools, saws and saw …

The variety of technologies and techniques, such as forging, pressing, stamping, rolling and others, used for the forming processes of metal product manufacturing.

The most optimal rotation or cycle time and over-all quality of a tool or a machine's processes.

Method of quality control that uses statistics to monitor processes.

Qualities, specifications, applications and reactions to different fabricating processes of various types of metal, such as steel, aluminium, brass, copper and others.

Metal processes linked to the different types of metal, such as casting processes, heat treatment processes, repair processes and other metal manufacturing processes.

Types of plastic materials and their chemical composition, physical properties, possible issues and usage cases.

Check the quality of basic materials used for the production of semi-finished and finished goods by assessing some of its characteristics and, if needed, select samples to be analysed.

Understand and assess the models and symbolic language of the GD&T system indicating engineering tolerances.

Inspect and mark parts of the workpiece to indicate how they will fit into the finished product.

Monitor the flow of the work pieces on the conveyor belt as they are processed by the machine to ensure optimal productivity.

Oversee the data presented by a gauge concerning the measurement of pressure, temperature, thickness of a material, and others.

Evaluate how much stock is used and determine what should be ordered.

Transport heavy objects using lifting equipment such as cranes, forklifts etc.

Perform regular maintenance, possibly including corrections and alterations, on a machine or machine tool to ensure it remains in a proper productive state.

Test processed workpieces or products for basic faults.

Set up the desired product design in the CNC controller of the CNC machine for product manufacturing.

Offer help and advice to service technicians in case of machine malfunctions and other repair tasks.

Read and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.

Keep records of the machine's faults, interventions and irregularities for quality control.

Use computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) programmes to control machinery and machine tools in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimisation as part of the manufacturing processes of workpieces.

Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.

Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.

Tend an extrusion machine designed for forming cold metal whilst right below its recrystallisation temperature, monitor and operate it, according to regulations.

Tend an extrusion machine designed for forming hot metal whilst right above its recrystallisation temperature, monitor and operate it, according to regulations.