Description
Electron beam welders set up and tend machines designed to join separate metal workpieces together through the use of a high-velocity electron beam. They monitor the machining processes providing an alteration in the kinetic energy of the electrons that allows for them to transform into heat for the metal to melt and join together in a process of precise welding.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
quality standardselectron beam welding processestypes of metalmanufacturing processesstatistical process controlelectron beam welding machine partselectrical dischargetypes of metal manufacturing processesmanufacturing of metal containersmetal joining technologiesmanufacture of small metal partselectric currentmanufacturing of heating equipmentelectricitymanufacturing of weapons and ammunitionquality and cycle time optimisationmanufacturing of steam generatorswelding techniquesferrous metal processing
Practical Skills
perform test runprogram a CNC controllerset up the controller of a machineensure correct metal temperatureuse CAM softwaretend electron beam welding machineoperate welding equipmentensure equipment availabilityread standard blueprintstroubleshootuse automatic programmingmaintain vacuum chamberwear appropriate protective gearapply precision metalworking techniquesperform machine maintenanceremove inadequate workpiecesmonitor gaugeremove processed workpiecesupply machineprepare pieces for joiningconsult 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 malfunctionsinspect quality of productssupply machine with appropriate toolskeep records of work progress