Description
Thread rolling machine operators set up and tend thread rolling machines designed to form metal workpieces into external and internal screw threads by pressing a thread rolling die against metal blank rods, creating a larger diameter than those of the original blank workpieces.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
quality standardsmetal forming technologiestypes of metalthread rolling machine partstypes of threadtypes of metal manufacturing processesmanufacturing of metal structuresmechanicsquality and cycle time optimisationstatistical process controlferrous metal processingmanufacturing of metal assembly products
Practical Skills
perform test runset up the controller of a machineconsult technical resourcesmonitor automated machinesadjust rolling slideensure equipment availabilitytend thread rolling machineremove inadequate workpiecessupply machine with appropriate toolsremove processed workpiecesupply machineprogram a CNC controlleruse CAM softwareperform product testingset up automotive robotmonitor stock levelmark processed workpiecerecord production data for quality controlwork ergonomicallyread standard blueprintsperform machine maintenanceadvise on machinery malfunctionsinspect quality of productscheck quality of raw materialsapply cross-reference tools for product identificationmonitor conveyor beltinterpret geometric dimensions and toleranceskeep records of work progress