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router operator

Router operators set up and operate multi-spindle routing machines, in order to hollow-out or cut various hard materials such as wood, composites, aluminium, steel, plastics; and others, such as foams.

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DESCRIPTION

Router operators set up and operate multi-spindle routing machines, in order to hollow-out or cut various hard materials such as wood, composites, aluminium, steel, plastics; and others, such as foams. They are also able to read blueprints to determine cutting locations and specific sizes.

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
quality standards
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
manufacturing of daily use goods
types of metal

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
perform test run
supply machine with appropriate tools
OPTIONALOptional competences
program a CNC controller

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Skills overview

34total
13 essential
21 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
3
Skills
3

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Quick insight

This role requires 13 essential competences across both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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