straightening machine operator

Description

Straightening machine operators set up and tend straightening machines designed to form metal workpieces into their desired shape using pressing practices. They adjust the angle and the height of the straightening rolls and select the settings for the pressing force required to straighten the workpiece, taking into account the end product's yield strenght and size, without excess work hardening.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards types of metal metal forming technologies

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

manufacturing of metal household articles types of straightening machine types of stamping press manufacturing of weapons and ammunition manufacturing of doors from metal statistical process control manufacturing of steel drums and similar containers manufacturing of steam generators ferrous metal processing manufacturing of light metal packaging manufacturing of door furniture from metal types of metal manufacturing processes manufacturing of tools manufacturing of heating equipment manufacturing of metal containers manufacturing of cutlery mechanics manufacturing of metal structures quality and cycle time optimisation

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

perform test run consult technical resources remove inadequate workpieces ensure equipment availability tend straightening press set up the controller of a machine supply machine measure flatness of a surface remove processed workpiece monitor automated machines position straightening rolls

OPTIONALOptional competences

mark processed workpiece use CAM software program a CNC controller perform machine maintenance record production data for quality control inspect quality of products work ergonomically monitor stock level keep records of work progress advise on machinery malfunctions operate lifting equipment interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances read standard blueprints check quality of raw materials