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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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