screw machine operator

Description

Screw machine operators set up and tend mechanical screw machines designed to manufacture (threaded) screws out of processed metal workpieces, specifically small- to medium-sized ones that have been turned by a lathe and turn machine.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards screw types types of metal screw machine parts quality and cycle time optimisation screw manufacturing processes

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

cutting technologies dies metal smoothing technologies statistical process control ferrous metal processing manufacturing of metal assembly products types of metal manufacturing processes manufacturing of heating equipment manufacturing of metal containers metal forming technologies

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

perform test run monitor moving workpiece in a machine supply machine with appropriate tools remove inadequate workpieces tend screw machine dispose of cutting waste material ensure equipment availability troubleshoot set up the controller of a machine supply machine remove processed workpiece monitor automated machines

OPTIONALOptional competences

set up automotive robot operate precision measuring equipment use CAM software program a CNC controller perform machine maintenance wear appropriate protective gear consult technical resources record production data for quality control perform product testing keep records of work progress monitor conveyor belt apply preliminary treatment to workpieces advise on machinery malfunctions replace die read standard blueprints