process metallurgist
Code 2146.5.2
Process metallurgists study the characteristics of ores including copper, nickel and iron ores and the performance of various metals and alloys.
Essential skills
Knowledge
- alloys of precious metals
- metal and metal ore products
- metal forming technologies
- types of metal
- types of metal manufacturing processes
- ferrous metal processing
- non-ferrous metal processing
- precious metal processing
Skills and competences
- make time-critical decisions
- work in metal manufacture teams
- ensure compliance with environmental legislation
- ensure public safety and security
- manipulate metal
- prepare scientific reports
- troubleshoot
- join metals
Transversal competences
- address problems critically
- monitor manufacturing quality standards
- assess suitability of metal types for specific application
- ensure health and safety in manufacturing
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