Metal Drawing Machine Operator Stationary Plant & Machine Operators
SaveWhat Does a Metal Drawing Machine Operator Do?
Metal drawing machine operators set up and operate drawing machines for ferrous and non-ferrous metal products, designed to provide wires, bars, pipes, hollow profiles and tubes with their specific form by reducing its cross-section and by pulling the working materials through a series of drawing dies.
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Dies
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 die used in specialised manufacturing processes ( such as extrusion dies, drawing dies, forming dies, cutting dies, compound dies, and others).
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Skills You Need to Become a Metal Drawing Machine Operator
Essential Skills
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EssentialDies knowledge
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 …
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EssentialQuality And Cycle Time Optimisation knowledge
The most optimal rotation or cycle time and over-all quality of a tool or a machine's processes.
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EssentialQuality Standards knowledge
The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.
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EssentialTypes Of Metal knowledge
Qualities, specifications, applications and reactions to different fabricating processes of various types of metal, such as steel, aluminium, brass, copper and others.
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EssentialCold Drawing Processes knowledge
The various kinds of metalworking drawing processes performed at room temperature, such as wire drawing, tube drawing, ironing, embossing, sheet metal drawing, spinning, stretch forming, and others.
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EssentialEnsure Equipment Availability skill
Ensure that the necessary equipment is provided, ready and available for use before start of procedures.
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EssentialMonitor Automated Machines skill
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 …
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EssentialMonitor Gauge skill
Oversee the data presented by a gauge concerning the measurement of pressure, temperature, thickness of a material, and others.
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EssentialMonitor Moving Workpiece In A Machine skill
Monitor the processing of a workpiece in motion, such as a piece of metal or wood moved linearly over a static manufacturing machine.
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EssentialPerform Test Run skill
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 …
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EssentialRemove Inadequate Workpieces skill
Evaluate which deficient processed workpieces do not meet the set-up standard and should be removed and sort the waste according to regulations.
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EssentialRemove Processed Workpiece skill
Remove individual workpieces after processing, from the manufacturing machine or the machine tool. In case of a conveyor belt this involves quick, continuous movement.
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EssentialSet Up The Controller Of A Machine skill
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.
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EssentialSupply Machine skill
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 …
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EssentialTroubleshoot skill
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
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Optional Skills (5 of 24 displayed)
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OptionalManufacturing Of Weapons And Ammunition knowledge
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 …
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OptionalPrecious Metal Processing knowledge
Various processing methods on precious metals such as gold, silver and platinum.
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OptionalNon-ferrous Metal Processing knowledge
Various processing methods on non-ferrous metals and alloys such as copper, zinc and aluminium.
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OptionalFerrous Metal Processing knowledge
Various processing methods on iron and iron-containing alloys such as steel, stainless steel and pig iron.
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OptionalManufacturing Of Door Furniture From Metal knowledge
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, …
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OptionalManufacturing Of Metal Assembly Products knowledge
The manufacture of rivets, washers and similar non-threaded products, screw machine products, screws, nuts and similar threaded products.
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OptionalManufacturing Of Small Metal Parts knowledge
The manufacture of metal cable, plaited bands and other articles of that typr, uninsulated or insulated cable not capable of being used as a conductor of electricity, coated or cored …
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OptionalMetal Forming Technologies knowledge
The variety of technologies and techniques, such as forging, pressing, stamping, rolling and others, used for the forming processes of metal product manufacturing.
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OptionalTypes Of Metal Manufacturing Processes knowledge
Metal processes linked to the different types of metal, such as casting processes, heat treatment processes, repair processes and other metal manufacturing processes.
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OptionalMetal Drawing Processes knowledge
The various types of drawing processes in metal fabrication, such as wire drawing, bar drawing, tube drawing, and others.
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OptionalConsult Technical Resources skill
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 …
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OptionalKeep Records Of Work Progress skill
Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.
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OptionalMark Processed Workpiece skill
Inspect and mark parts of the workpiece to indicate how they will fit into the finished product.
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OptionalMonitor Conveyor Belt skill
Monitor the flow of the work pieces on the conveyor belt as they are processed by the machine to ensure optimal productivity.
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OptionalOperate Lifting Equipment skill
Transport heavy objects using lifting equipment such as cranes, forklifts etc.
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OptionalPerform Machine Maintenance skill
Perform regular maintenance, possibly including corrections and alterations, on a machine or machine tool to ensure it remains in a proper productive state.
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OptionalPerform Product Testing skill
Test processed workpieces or products for basic faults.
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OptionalProvide Advice To Technicians skill
Offer help and advice to service technicians in case of machine malfunctions and other repair tasks.
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OptionalRecord Production Data For Quality Control skill
Keep records of the machine's faults, interventions and irregularities for quality control.
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OptionalWear Appropriate Protective Gear skill
Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.
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OptionalSafely Handle Metal Wire Under Tension skill
Handle fabricated, drawn metal wire safely by calculating the risks and dangers of its unreliable nature due to spring force and resilience.
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OptionalTend Bar Drawing Machine skill
Tend a drawing machine designed for forming cold or hot metal into bars, monitor and operate it, according to regulations.
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OptionalTend Tube Drawing Machine skill
Tend a drawing machine designed for forming cold or hot metal into tubes, monitor and operate it, according to regulations.
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OptionalTend Wire Drawing Machine skill
Tend a drawing machine designed for forming cold or hot metal into wire, monitor and operate it, according to regulations.
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