extrusion machine operator

Description

Extrusion machine operators set up, monitor and maintain machines which heat or melt raw materials, and pull or push the heated material through a shaped die to form it into a continuous profile with a preset cross section such as tubes, pipes and sheeting. They may also clean and maintain the equipment.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards dies extrusion processes

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

manufacturing of metal household articles types of metal manufacturing of weapons and ammunition statistical process control manufacturing of steam generators ferrous metal processing manufacturing of light metal packaging manufacturing of door furniture from metal manufacturing of metal assembly products types of metal manufacturing processes manufacturing of tools metal forming technologies manufacturing of cutlery types of plastic quality and cycle time optimisation

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

perform test run monitor moving workpiece in a machine consult technical resources remove inadequate workpieces ensure equipment availability troubleshoot set up the controller of a machine supply machine replace die remove processed workpiece monitor automated machines

OPTIONALOptional competences

monitor gauge mark processed workpiece use CAM software program a CNC controller perform machine maintenance wear appropriate protective gear record production data for quality control work ergonomically perform product testing solve technical problems monitor stock level monitor conveyor belt tend hot extrusion machine advise on machinery malfunctions operate lifting equipment tend cold extrusion machine interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances read standard blueprints check quality of raw materials