§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

plasma cutting machine operator

Plasma cutting machine operators set up and operate plasma cutting machines designed to cut and shape excess material from a metal workpiece using a plasma torch at a temperature hot enough to melt and cut the metal by burning it and works at a speed that blows away the molten metal from the clear cut.

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Description

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards types of metal plasma torches

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

cutting technologies manufacturing of weapons and ammunition manufacturing of doors from metal statistical process control manufacturing of steam generators electrical engineering ferrous metal processing manufacturing of door furniture from metal types of metal manufacturing processes manufacturing of heating equipment manufacturing of metal containers manufacturing of cutlery quality and cycle time optimisation

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

perform test run operate precision measuring equipment wear appropriate protective gear tend plasma cutting machine consult technical resources remove inadequate workpieces dispose of cutting waste material ensure equipment availability troubleshoot apply cross-reference tools for product identification set up the controller of a machine supply machine remove processed workpiece monitor automated machines

OPTIONALOptional competences

maintain mechanical equipment mark processed workpiece use CAM software program a CNC controller replace machines record production data for quality control inspect quality of products perform product testing monitor stock level keep records of work progress advise on machinery malfunctions interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances apply control process statistical methods read standard blueprints

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