riveter

Description

Riveters assemble several metal parts together by riveting guns, rivet set and hammers, or by operating a riveting machine that all perform the purpose of drilling holes on the rivet shank of the metal part and of inserting rivets, bolts, into these holes in order to fasten them together.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards types of metal rivet types

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

statistical process control manufacturing of steam generators ferrous metal processing riveting machine types manufacturing of metal assembly products types of metal manufacturing processes manufacturing of metal containers manufacturing of metal structures quality and cycle time optimisation metal joining technologies

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

perform test run prepare pieces for joining remove inadequate workpieces ensure equipment availability troubleshoot apply preliminary treatment to workpieces remove processed workpiece

OPTIONALOptional competences

use CAM software program a CNC controller perform machine maintenance tend riveting machine wear appropriate protective gear supply machine with appropriate tools consult technical resources record production data for quality control inspect quality of products operate handheld riveting equipment keep records of work progress set up the controller of a machine advise on machinery malfunctions supply machine interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances monitor automated machines read standard blueprints