metal nibbling operator

Description

Metal nibbling operators cut detailed patterns from metal surfaces by using manual or powered metal nibblers, such as a handheld nibbling drill or a nibbling machine.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards types of metal dies nibbling machine parts

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

cutting technologies manufacturing of metal household articles metal smoothing technologies manufacturing of weapons and ammunition statistical process control ferrous metal processing manufacturing of light metal packaging manufacture of small metal parts manufacturing of door furniture from metal manufacturing of metal assembly products types of metal manufacturing processes manufacturing of metal containers manufacturing of cutlery quality and cycle time optimisation non-ferrous metal processing

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

perform test run monitor moving workpiece in a machine wear appropriate protective gear supply machine with appropriate tools remove inadequate workpieces dispose of cutting waste material operate scrap vibratory feeder ensure equipment availability troubleshoot supply machine remove processed workpiece monitor automated machines

OPTIONALOptional competences

tend nibbling machine use CAM software smooth burred surfaces program a CNC controller operate nibbling equipment perform machine maintenance consult technical resources inspect quality of products keep records of work progress monitor conveyor belt set up the controller of a machine advise on machinery malfunctions tend punch press replace die interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances read standard blueprints tend CNC metal punch press