Description
Laser beam welders set up and tend laser beam welding machines designed to join separate metal workpieces together through the use of a laser beam radiating a concentrated heat source that allows for precise welding.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
quality standardstypes of metallaser typesmanufacturing processesquality and cycle time optimisationstatistical process controltypes of metal manufacturing processesmanufacturing of metal containersmetal joining technologiesmanufacture of small metal partslaser engraving methodsmanufacturing of cutlerymanufacturing of doors from metalmanufacturing of weapons and ammunitionlaser marking processesmanufacturing of steam generatorswelding techniquesferrous metal processing
Practical Skills
perform test runprogram a CNC controllerset up the controller of a machineensure correct metal temperatureuse CAM softwareoperate welding equipmentensure equipment availabilityverify laser beam measurementread standard blueprintstroubleshootuse automatic programmingwear appropriate protective gearapply precision metalworking techniquesperform machine maintenancetend laser beam welding machineremove inadequate workpiecesmonitor gaugeremove processed workpiecesupply machineprepare pieces for joiningensure necessary ventilation in machiningconsult technical resourcesapply preliminary treatment to workpiecesmonitor automated machinesmaintain mechanical equipmentrecord production data for quality controlspot metal imperfectionsensure correct gas pressureoperate precision measuring equipmentsmooth burred surfacesadvise on machinery malfunctionsadjust temperature gaugesinspect quality of productssupply machine with appropriate toolskeep records of work progress