chain making machine operator

Description

Chain making machine operators tend and operate the proper equipment and machinery for the creation of metal chains, including precious metal chains such as for jewellery, and produce these in all steps of the production process. They feed the wire into the chainmaking machine, use pliers to hook the ends of the chain formed by the machine together and finish and trim the edges by soldering them to a smooth surface.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards types of metal types of chain

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

dies ferrous metal processing manufacture of small metal parts manufacturing of door furniture from metal watches and jewellery products types of metal manufacturing processes metal forming technologies metal drawing processes

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

perform test run monitor moving workpiece in a machine remove inadequate workpieces ensure equipment availability troubleshoot tend chain making machine supply machine operate hand tools in chain making safely handle metal wire under tension remove processed workpiece monitor automated machines

OPTIONALOptional competences

mark processed workpiece operate welding equipment perform machine maintenance wear appropriate protective gear consult technical resources record production data for quality control inspect quality of products operate soldering equipment keep records of work progress monitor conveyor belt advise on machinery malfunctions