surgical instrument maker

Description

Surgical instrument makers create, repair and design surgical instruments, such as clamps, graspers, mechanical cutters, scopes, probes and other surgical instruments.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

metal smoothing technologies cold forging hot forging surgical instruments

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

ergonomics medical devices materials electroplating processes orthopaedic goods industry spine surgery

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

operate precision measuring equipment manipulate stainless steel join metals tend surface grinding machine tend metal polishing machine assemble metal parts operate drilling equipment tend boring machine tend lathe test accuracy of surgical instruments tend metal sawing machine apply precision metalworking techniques heat metals tend tumbling machine

OPTIONALOptional competences

scale etchings calibrate laboratory equipment maintain medical devices use CAD software tend electroplating machine manufacture medical devices operate sand blasting cabinet tend laser marking machine manipulate medical devices materials calibrate electronic instruments test medical devices set up the controller of a machine repair medical devices ensure conformity to specifications