surface grinding machine operator

Description

Surface grinding machine operators set up and tend surface grinding machines designed to apply abrasive processes in order to remove small amounts of excess material and smoothen metal workpieces by an abrasive grinding wheel, or wash grinder, rotating on a horizontal or vertical axis.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards types of metal parts of a surface grinding machine quality and cycle time optimisation

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

cutting technologies manufacturing of metal household articles metal smoothing technologies manufacturing of weapons and ammunition manufacturing of doors from metal manufacturing of steel drums and similar containers manufacturing of steam generators ferrous metal processing manufacturing of light metal packaging manufacturing of door furniture from metal manufacturing of metal assembly products types of metal manufacturing processes manufacturing of tools manufacturing of heating equipment manufacturing of metal containers manufacturing of cutlery mechanics abrasive machining processes manufacturing of metal structures

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

monitor gauge monitor moving workpiece in a machine smooth burred surfaces wear appropriate protective gear operate surface grinder remove inadequate workpieces tend surface grinding machine dispose of cutting waste material ensure equipment availability troubleshoot set up the controller of a machine apply precision metalworking techniques spot metal imperfections supply machine remove processed workpiece

OPTIONALOptional competences

perform test run maintain mechanical equipment operate precision measuring equipment supply machine with appropriate tools consult technical resources inspect quality of products keep records of work progress advise on machinery malfunctions measure flatness of a surface operate grinding hand tools monitor automated machines