water jet cutter operator

Description

Water jet cutter operators set up and operate a water jet cutter, designed to cut excess material from a metal workpiece by using a high-pressure jet of water, or an abrasive substance mixed with water.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards manufacturing processes CAM software types of metal water pressure

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

perform test run operate precision measuring equipment perform machine maintenance wear appropriate protective gear supply machine with appropriate tools consult technical resources remove inadequate workpieces dispose of cutting waste material ensure equipment availability troubleshoot apply cross-reference tools for product identification set up the controller of a machine supply machine use automatic programming tend water jet cutter machine remove processed workpiece

OPTIONALOptional competences

maintain mechanical equipment mark processed workpiece use CAM software program a CNC controller procure mechanical machinery record production data for quality control inspect quality of products work ergonomically monitor stock level keep records of work progress advise on machinery malfunctions interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances monitor automated machines read standard blueprints