Description
Punch press operators set up and tend punch presses designed to cut workpieces into their desired shape by propelling a hydraulic ram to punch holes into them with a single die set that pushes through the top dead centre, through the surface, and to the bottom dead centre of the workpiece.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
quality standardsmanufacturing processesstatistical process controlmanufacturing of steel drums and similar containersmanufacturing of metal structuresmanufacturing of metal containerstypes of metalelectrical engineeringmanufacture of small metal partstypes of plasticmanufacturing of door furniture from metalmanufacturing of cutlerymanufacturing of heating equipmentmanufacturing of weapons and ammunitionmanufacturing of light metal packagingcutting technologiesmechanicsmanufacturing of steam generatorsferrous metal processingmanufacturing of metal assembly products
Practical Skills
program a CNC controllerset up the controller of a machineuse CAM softwaremonitor automated machinesensure equipment availabilityread standard blueprintstroubleshootuse automatic programmingoperate precision measuring equipmentperform machine maintenanceremove inadequate workpiecestend punch presssupply machine with appropriate toolsremove processed workpiecesupply machinedispose of cutting waste materialperform test runconsult technical resourcesmonitor stock leveloperate scrap vibratory feedermaintain mechanical equipmentmark processed workpiecerecord production data for quality controloperate metal sheet shakeradvise on machinery malfunctionsinspect quality of productsapply cross-reference tools for product identificationmonitor conveyor beltkeep records of work progressapply control process statistical methods