Surgical Instrument Maker Handicraft & Printing Workers
SaveWhat Does a Surgical Instrument Maker Do?
Surgical instrument makers create, repair and design surgical instruments, such as clamps, graspers, mechanical cutters, scopes, probes and other surgical instruments.
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Where Do I Start?
Metal Smoothing Technologies
The various technologies used for the smoothening, polishing and buffing of fabricated metal workpieces.
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Skills You Need to Become a Surgical Instrument Maker
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialMetal Smoothing Technologies knowledge
The various technologies used for the smoothening, polishing and buffing of fabricated metal workpieces.
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EssentialSurgical Instruments knowledge
Series of instruments, such as cutting tools, clamps, distractors and forceps, used for medical interventions aiming to repair ruptured tissues, treat injuries or diseases, and ameliorate bodily functions.
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3 booksIllustrated Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and AppliancesA Catalogue of Surgical Instruments: Manufactured and Sold by Arnold and SonsA Catalogue of Surgical Instruments Manufactured and Supplied by Matthews Brothers -
EssentialCold Forging knowledge
The metalworking process of forging whilst hot metal is right below its recrystallisation temperature, being cooled and solidified after casting.
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EssentialHot Forging knowledge
The metalworking process of forging whilst the hot metal is right above its recrystallisation temperature after casting and being solidified.
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EssentialApply Precision Metalworking Techniques skill
Comply with precision standards specific to an organisation or product in metalworking, involved in processes such as engraving, precise cutting, welding.
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EssentialAssemble Metal Parts skill
Align and arrange steel and metal parts in order to assemble complete products; use the appropriate hand tools and gauges.
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EssentialHeat Metals skill
Heat steel and metals in fire; adjust and regulate heat controls to reach appropriate pouring temperature.
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EssentialJoin Metals skill
Join together pieces of metal using soldering and welding materials.
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EssentialOperate Drilling Equipment skill
Operate a range of drilling equipment, pneumatic as well as electrical and mechanical. Tend drilling equipment, monitor and operate it, according to regulations. Safely and efficiently drill holes using the …
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EssentialOperate Precision Measuring Equipment skill
Measure the size of a processed part when checking and marking it to check if it is up to standard by use of two and three dimensional precision measuring equipment …
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EssentialTend Lathe skill
Tend a lathe designed for cutting manufacturing processes on metal, wooden, plastic materials and others, monitor and operate it, according to regulations.
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EssentialManipulate Stainless Steel skill
Manipulate the shape, size and properties of stainless steel.
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EssentialTend Boring Machine skill
Tend a boring machine, monitor and operate it, according to regulations.
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EssentialTend Metal Polishing Machine skill
Tend a metalworking machine designed to buff and polish metal surfaces, monitor and operate it according to regulations.
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EssentialTend Metal Sawing Machine skill
Tend sawing machine designed for metal cutting processes, monitor and operate it, according to regulations.
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EssentialTend Surface Grinding Machine skill
Tend a metalworking machine designed to smoothen a metal surface by applying grinding, abrasive machine processes, monitor and operate it according to regulations.
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EssentialTend Tumbling Machine skill
Tend a machine designed to smoothen metal or stone surfaces by having the different pieces rub against each other inside a tumbling barrel, monitor and operate it according to regulations.
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EssentialTest Accuracy Of Surgical Instruments skill
Test the accuracy of meters, gauges, indicators or other recording devices used in surgical equipment, and locate defective parts or non-conformity with specifications.
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Optional Skills (5 of 18 displayed)
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OptionalErgonomics knowledge
The science of designing systems, processes and products that complement the strengths of people so that they can use them easily and safely.
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OptionalMedical Devices Materials knowledge
The different materials used to create medical devices such as polymer materials, thermoplastic and thermosetting materials, metal alloys and leather. In the choice of materials, attention must be paid to …
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OptionalElectroplating Processes knowledge
The various metalworking processes using electric current to form metal coating on an electrode and on the workpiece, such as pulse electroplating, pulse electrodeposition, brush electroplating, and others.
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OptionalOrthopaedic Goods Industry knowledge
The characteristics of devices and suppliers in the orthopaedic devices field.
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OptionalCalibrate Electronic Instruments skill
Correct and adjust the reliability of an electronic instrument by measuring output and comparing results with the data of a reference device or a set of standardised results. This is …
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OptionalCalibrate Laboratory Equipment skill
Calibrate laboratory equipment by comparing between measurements: one of known magnitude or correctness, made with a trusted device and a second measurement from another piece of laboratory equipment. Make the …
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OptionalEnsure Conformity To Specifications skill
Ensure that the assembled products are conform to the specifications given.
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OptionalSet 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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OptionalUse CAD Software skill
Use computer-aided design (CAD) systems to assist in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimisation of a design.
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OptionalMaintain Medical Devices skill
Ensure all medical devices and appliances are properly stored and taken care of so they maintain their functionality and appearance.
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OptionalManipulate Medical Devices' Materials skill
Manipulate materials used in the manufacturing of medical devices such as metal alloys, stainless steel, composites or polymer glass.
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OptionalManufacture Medical Devices skill
Put together medical devices according to company specifications and national and international regulations. Use specialised materials, tools, and machinery to assemble the medical devices. Apply molding, welding, or bonding techniques …
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OptionalOperate Sand Blasting Cabinet skill
Operate an abrasive cabinet using sand and fine blasting abrasives, inside a cabinet containing the abrasive force, to erode and smoothen a rough surface.
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OptionalRepair Medical Devices skill
Repair or modify medical appliances and supportive devices according to the specifications.
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OptionalScale Etchings skill
Operate reduction scales and set pantograph controls.
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OptionalTend Electroplating Machine skill
Tend a metalworking machine designed to coat metal surfaces by using electric current to form metal coatings on an electrode and on the workpiece, monitor and operate it according to …
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OptionalTend Laser Marking Machine skill
Tend a machine designed to mark and engrave metal or plastic pieces by use of a laser beam exuding a concentrated heat source, monitor and operate it according to regulations.
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OptionalTest Medical Devices skill
Make sure the medical devices fit the patient and test and evaluate them to ensure they work as intended. Make adjustments to ensure proper fit, function and comfort.
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