Industrial robot controller

Code 3139.2

Industrial robot controllers operate and monitor industrial robots used in automation processes to perform various manufacturing activities such as lifting, welding and assembling. They ensure that the machines are working correctly and in sync with other industrial robots, maintain and repair defective parts, assess risks and perform tests.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • robotic components
  • production processes
  • automation technology

Skills and competences

  • adjust manufacturing equipment
  • monitor automated machines
  • set up the controller of a machine
  • maintain robotic equipment
  • maintain control systems for automated equipment
  • set up machine controls
  • perform machine maintenance
  • perform risk analysis
  • wear appropriate protective gear

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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences