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laser beam welder

Code 7212.3.2

Laser beam welders set up and tend laser beam welding machines designed to join separate metal workpieces together through the use of a laser beam radiating a concentrated heat source that allows for precise welding.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • statistical process control
  • manufacturing processes
  • quality standards
  • quality and cycle time optimisation
  • laser types
  • types of metal

Skills and competences

  • supply machine
  • apply precision metalworking techniques
  • monitor gauge
  • ensure equipment availability
  • ensure necessary ventilation in machining
  • set up the controller of a machine
  • read standard blueprints
  • tend laser beam welding machine
  • prepare pieces for joining
  • program a CNC controller
  • perform machine maintenance
  • troubleshoot
  • remove inadequate workpieces
  • remove processed workpiece
  • perform test run
  • wear appropriate protective gear
  • use automatic programming
  • use CAM software
  • verify laser beam measurement

Transversal competences

  • ensure correct metal temperature

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Sources

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