filing machine operator

Description

Filing machine operators set up and tend filing machines such as band files, reciprocating files and bench filing machines in order to smoothen metal, wood or plastic surfaces by precisely cutting and removing small amounts of excess material.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards filing machine parts type of file quality and cycle time optimisation

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

perform test run smooth burred surfaces tend filing machine perform machine maintenance wear appropriate protective gear remove inadequate workpieces dispose of cutting waste material ensure equipment availability set up the controller of a machine supply machine remove processed workpiece monitor automated machines

OPTIONALOptional competences

operate precision measuring equipment monitor moving workpiece in a machine produce customised products consult technical resources record production data for quality control manipulate plastic inspect quality of products keep records of work progress apply precision metalworking techniques spot metal imperfections operate file for deburring measure flatness of a surface