deburring machine operator

Description

Deburring machine operators set up and tend mechanical deburring machines designed to strip metal workpieces of their rough edges, or burrs, by hammering over their surfaces in order to smoothen them or to roll over their edges in case of uneven slits or sheers in order to flatten them into the surface.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards types of metal types of deburring brush deburring processes deburring machine parts quality and cycle time optimisation

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

perform test run tend deburring machine monitor moving workpiece in a machine smooth burred surfaces supply machine with appropriate tools remove inadequate workpieces dispose of cutting waste material ensure equipment availability troubleshoot monitor conveyor belt set up the controller of a machine supply machine remove processed workpiece monitor automated machines

OPTIONALOptional competences

operate precision measuring equipment perform machine maintenance wear appropriate protective gear consult technical resources record production data for quality control inspect quality of products keep records of work progress apply precision metalworking techniques spot metal imperfections advise on machinery malfunctions measure flatness of a surface