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.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
quality standardsrivet typestypes of metaltypes of metal manufacturing processesmanufacturing of metal structuresmanufacturing of metal containersmetal joining technologiesriveting machine typesquality and cycle time optimisationstatistical process controlmanufacturing of steam generatorsferrous metal processingmanufacturing of metal assembly products
Practical Skills
perform test runapply preliminary treatment to workpiecesensure equipment availabilitytroubleshootremove inadequate workpiecesremove processed workpieceprepare pieces for joiningprogram a CNC controllertend riveting machineset up the controller of a machineconsult technical resourcesuse CAM softwaremonitor automated machinesrecord production data for quality controlread standard blueprintswear appropriate protective gearperform machine maintenanceoperate handheld riveting equipmentadvise on machinery malfunctionsinspect quality of productssupply machine with appropriate toolssupply machineinterpret geometric dimensions and toleranceskeep records of work progress