§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

grinding machine operator

Description

Grinding machine operators set up, program and control grinding machines, designed to apply abrasive processes in order to remove small amounts of excess material and smoothen metal workpieces by using an abrasive wheel with diamond teeth as a cutting device for very precise and light cuts. They read grinding machine blueprints and tooling instructions, perform regular machine maintenance, and make adjustments to the grinding controls, such as the depth of cuts and the rotation speed.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards manufacturing processes CAM software types of metal statistical process control quality and cycle time optimisation types of lubricants

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

perform test run operate precision measuring equipment use CAM software program a CNC controller perform machine maintenance operate surface grinder consult technical resources remove inadequate workpieces dispose of cutting waste material ensure equipment availability troubleshoot set up the controller of a machine supply machine use automatic programming remove processed workpiece interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances monitor automated machines apply control process statistical methods read standard blueprints

OPTIONALOptional competences

maintain mechanical equipment mark processed workpiece procure mechanical machinery use CAD software supply machine with appropriate tools record production data for quality control tend CNC grinding machine inspect quality of products work ergonomically monitor stock level keep records of work progress apply precision metalworking techniques advise on machinery malfunctions liaise with managers

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)