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metal additive manufacturing operator

Metal additive manufacturing operators operate machines using additive manufacturing processes, such as fitting and setting up, maintenance and repair.

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DESCRIPTION

Metal additive manufacturing operators operate machines using additive manufacturing processes, such as fitting and setting up, maintenance and repair. They have factual and broad understanding in the field of metal additive manufacturing process. They are able to develop solutions on basic and specific problems related with additive manufacturing machines and processes and self-manage the handling of feedstock (approval, storage, contamination, traceability).

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
set up additive manufacturing systems
monitor machine operations
operate precision measuring equipment
OPTIONALOptional competences
verify laser beam measurement
train crew members
handle metal powder

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Skills overview

27total
22 essential
5 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
0
Skills
6

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Quick insight

This role requires 22 essential competences across practical skill domains.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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