punch press operator

Description

Punch press operators set up and tend punch presses designed to cut workpieces into their desired shape by propelling a hydraulic ram to punch holes into them with a single die set that pushes through the top dead centre, through the surface, and to the bottom dead centre of the workpiece.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards manufacturing processes statistical process control

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

cutting technologies types of metal manufacturing of weapons and ammunition manufacturing of steel drums and similar containers manufacturing of steam generators electrical engineering ferrous metal processing manufacturing of light metal packaging manufacture of small metal parts manufacturing of door furniture from metal manufacturing of metal assembly products manufacturing of heating equipment manufacturing of metal containers manufacturing of cutlery mechanics types of plastic manufacturing of metal structures

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

operate precision measuring equipment use CAM software program a CNC controller perform machine maintenance supply machine with appropriate tools remove inadequate workpieces dispose of cutting waste material ensure equipment availability troubleshoot set up the controller of a machine supply machine use automatic programming tend punch press remove processed workpiece monitor automated machines read standard blueprints

OPTIONALOptional competences

perform test run maintain mechanical equipment mark processed workpiece operate metal sheet shaker consult technical resources record production data for quality control inspect quality of products operate scrap vibratory feeder apply cross-reference tools for product identification monitor stock level keep records of work progress monitor conveyor belt advise on machinery malfunctions apply control process statistical methods