anodising machine operator

Description

Anodising machine operators set up and tend anodising machines designed to provide otherwise finished metal workpieces, usually aluminum-based, with a durable, anodic oxide, corrosion-resistant finishing coat, by a electrolyctic passiviation process that increases the thickness of the natural oxide layer of the metal workpieces' surface.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards types of metal anodising process health and safety in the workplace electrolytic passivation process

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

electricity manufacturing of weapons and ammunition aluminium alloys manufacturing of steam generators anodising specifications ferrous metal processing metal coating technologies manufacturing of door furniture from metal types of metal manufacturing processes electric current manufacturing of cutlery chemistry non-ferrous metal processing

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

wear appropriate protective gear remove inadequate workpieces ensure equipment availability troubleshoot tend anodising machine heed the altering anodising properties supply machine push anodising tank air bar remove processed workpiece

OPTIONALOptional competences

monitor gauge perform test run clean industrial containers maintain mechanical equipment chase threaded hole monitor coating specifications operate metal polishing equipment consult technical resources inspect quality of products dry coated workpieces dispose of hazardous waste keep records of work progress set up the controller of a machine spot metal imperfections apply preliminary treatment to workpieces advise on machinery malfunctions