Description
Screw machine operators set up and tend mechanical screw machines designed to manufacture (threaded) screws out of processed metal workpieces, specifically small- to medium-sized ones that have been turned by a lathe and turn machine.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
quality standardsscrew typestypes of metalscrew machine partsquality and cycle time optimisationscrew manufacturing processestypes of metal manufacturing processesmetal forming technologiesmanufacturing of metal containersdiesmanufacturing of heating equipmentcutting technologiesstatistical process controlferrous metal processingmetal smoothing technologiesmanufacturing of metal assembly products
Practical Skills
perform test runset up the controller of a machinemonitor automated machinesensure equipment availabilitytroubleshootremove inadequate workpiecessupply machine with appropriate toolsremove processed workpiecesupply machinetend screw machinemonitor moving workpiece in a machinedispose of cutting waste materialprogram a CNC controllerconsult technical resourcesuse CAM softwareapply preliminary treatment to workpiecesperform product testingset up automotive robotrecord production data for quality controlread standard blueprintsreplace dieoperate precision measuring equipmentwear appropriate protective gearperform machine maintenanceadvise on machinery malfunctionsmonitor conveyor beltkeep records of work progress