metal annealer

Description

Metal annealers operate electric or gas kilns to soften metal so it can be cut and shaped more easily. They heat the metal to a specific temperature and/or colour and then slowly cool it, both according to specifications. Metal annealers inspect the metals through the entire process to observe any flaws.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards metal forming technologies

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

mechanics

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

operate metal heating equipment consult technical resources adjust burner controls inspect quality of products observe products' behaviour under processing conditions troubleshoot keep records of work progress set up the controller of a machine follow production schedule heat metals supply machine maintain furnace temperature restore trays use personal protection equipment monitor automated machines

OPTIONALOptional competences

monitor gauge perform test run record production data maintain equipment manage waste manage kiln ventilation monitor end-product drying process operate drying blowers report defective manufacturing materials assemble metal parts repair metal sheets perform kiln maintenance remove defective products monitor conveyor belt read gas meter handle metal work orders mark a metal workpiece