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laser beam welder

Laser beam welders set up and tend laser beam welding machines designed to join separate metal workpieces together through the use of a laser beam radiating a concentrated heat source that allows for precise welding.

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Description

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards manufacturing processes types of metal statistical process control laser types quality and cycle time optimisation

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

manufacturing of weapons and ammunition manufacturing of doors from metal manufacturing of steam generators ferrous metal processing manufacture of small metal parts types of metal manufacturing processes welding techniques laser engraving methods manufacturing of metal containers manufacturing of cutlery laser marking processes metal joining technologies

Practical Skills

OPTIONALOptional competences

maintain mechanical equipment operate precision measuring equipment smooth burred surfaces supply machine with appropriate tools consult technical resources record production data for quality control ensure correct gas pressure inspect quality of products adjust temperature gauges keep records of work progress spot metal imperfections apply preliminary treatment to workpieces advise on machinery malfunctions monitor automated machines

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)