Description
Straightening machine operators set up and tend straightening machines designed to form metal workpieces into their desired shape using pressing practices. They adjust the angle and the height of the straightening rolls and select the settings for the pressing force required to straighten the workpiece, taking into account the end product's yield strenght and size, without excess work hardening.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
quality standardsmetal forming technologiestypes of metalmanufacturing of steel drums and similar containerstypes of stamping presstypes of metal manufacturing processesmanufacturing of metal structuresmanufacturing of metal containerstypes of straightening machinemanufacturing of door furniture from metalmanufacturing of cutlerymanufacturing of heating equipmentmanufacturing of doors from metalmanufacturing of metal household articlesmanufacturing of weapons and ammunitionmanufacturing of light metal packagingmechanicsquality and cycle time optimisationstatistical process controlmanufacturing of steam generatorsferrous metal processingmanufacturing of tools
Practical Skills
perform test runset up the controller of a machineconsult technical resourcesmonitor automated machinesensure equipment availabilitymeasure flatness of a surfacetend straightening pressremove inadequate workpiecesposition straightening rollsremove processed workpiecesupply machineprogram a CNC controlleruse CAM softwaremonitor stock levelmark processed workpiecerecord production data for quality controlwork ergonomicallyread standard blueprintsperform machine maintenanceadvise on machinery malfunctionsinspect quality of productscheck quality of raw materialsinterpret geometric dimensions and toleranceskeep records of work progressoperate lifting equipment