Description
Metallurgists specialise in the extraction and processing of metals such as iron, steel, zinc, copper and aluminium. They work to mold or combine both pure and mixed metals (alloys) into new shapes and properties. Metallurgists handle the extraction of metal ores and develop their use in metal processing techniques. They may work in both manufacturing or do scientific research about the performance of metals.
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Theoretical Knowledge
non-ferrous metal processingtypes of metal manufacturing processesmetal forming technologiesprecious metalstypes of metalalloys of precious metalsprecious metal processingferrous metal processingmetal and metal ore productsphysicschemical processesmaterials engineeringmanufacturing of jewellerychemical technologies in metal manufacturedesign drawingsinnovation processes
Practical Skills
work in metal manufacture teamsmanipulate metalassess suitability of metal types for specific applicationprepare scientific reportsconduct metallurgical structural analysisshape metal over anvilsjoin metalsperform metal workinterpret extraction dataprocess incident reports for preventionmake time-critical decisionsinstall monitors for process controlconduct chemical testing on basic metalsapply health and safety standardstroubleshootaddress problems criticallyextract materials from furnaceseparate metals from oresprepare extraction proposalsensure compliance with environmental legislationprovide technical documentationmonitor manufacturing quality standardsdesign metal componentsensure health and safety in manufacturingfabricate metal partsmonitor extraction logging operationscast metalperform sample testingliaise with quality assuranceextract products from mouldstest raw mineralsprepare samples for testingdevelop new installationsensure public safety and security