§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

milling machine operator

Milling machine operators set up, program and control milling machines, designed to cut excess material from metal workpieces using a computer-controlled rotary-cutting, milling cutter.

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Description

Milling machine operators set up, program and control milling machines, designed to cut excess material from metal workpieces using a computer-controlled rotary-cutting, milling cutter. They read milling machine blueprints and tooling instructions, perform regular machine maintenance, and make adjustments to the milling controls, such as the depth of cuts or the rotation speed.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

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

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

perform test run operate precision measuring equipment use CAM software perform machine maintenance consult technical resources remove inadequate workpieces dispose of cutting waste material ensure equipment availability troubleshoot set up the controller of a machine supply machine use automatic programming remove processed workpiece interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances monitor automated machines read standard blueprints

OPTIONALOptional competences

maintain mechanical equipment mark processed workpiece program a CNC controller tend CNC milling machine procure mechanical machinery use CAD software supply machine with appropriate tools record production data for quality control inspect quality of products work ergonomically monitor stock level keep records of work progress advise on machinery malfunctions liaise with managers

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