§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

forge equipment technician

Forge equipment technicians maintain and repair forge machinery such as presses and material handling equipment.

Description

Forge equipment technicians maintain and repair forge machinery such as presses and material handling equipment. They perform evaluations of the equipment, perform preventative maintenance activities, and repair faults. They also assist in the installation of the equipment and ensure proper functionality.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

types of forging press mechanics

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

pneumatics electronics forging processes mechanical forging press parts hydraulics

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

perform test run operate welding equipment use measurement instruments perform machine maintenance consult technical resources perform maintenance on installed equipment replace defect components operate soldering equipment use testing equipment record test data conduct routine machinery checks resolve equipment malfunctions

OPTIONALOptional competences

perform risk analysis tend mechanical forging press install electrical and electronic equipment install hydraulic systems maintain electronic equipment order supplies install pneumatic systems apply technical communication skills maintain hydraulic systems maintain electrical equipment advise on safety improvements troubleshoot solve technical problems maintain hydraulic forging press prepare compliance documents write records for repairs estimate restoration costs provide customer information related to repairs

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