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thread-rolling-machine-operator Occupational skill for the role 'thread rolling machine operator' (also: thread machine roller, thread rolling machinist, thread-mill roller, thread machine rolling machinist, thread rolling machine technician, thread mill rolling machinist). Use when the user asks for typical thread rolling machine operator work such as: Adjust and correct machine set-ups to reduce thicknesses, reshape products, and eliminate product defects.; Monitor machine cycles and mill operation to detect jamming and to ensure that products conform to specifications.; Examine, inspect, and measure raw materials and finished products to verify conformance to specifications.

Thread Rolling Machine Operator

Thread rolling machine operators set up and tend thread rolling machines designed to form metal workpieces into external and internal screw threads by pressing a thread rolling die against metal blank rods, creating a larger diameter than those of the original blank workpieces.

Core workflow

  1. Adjust and correct machine set-ups to reduce thicknesses, reshape products, and eliminate product defects.
  2. Monitor machine cycles and mill operation to detect jamming and to ensure that products conform to specifications.
  3. Examine, inspect, and measure raw materials and finished products to verify conformance to specifications.
  4. Read rolling orders, blueprints, and mill schedules to determine setup specifications, work sequences, product dimensions, and installation procedures.
  5. Manipulate controls and observe dial indicators to monitor, adjust, and regulate speeds of machine mechanisms.
  6. Start operation of rolling and milling machines to flatten, temper, form, and reduce sheet metal sections and to produce steel strips.
  7. Set distance points between rolls, guides, meters, and stops, according to specifications.
  8. Position, align, and secure arbors, spindles, coils, mandrels, dies, and slitting knives.

How to use this skill

Key competences (essential)

  • adjust rolling slide
  • consult technical resources
  • ensure equipment availability
  • metal forming technologies
  • monitor automated machines
  • perform test run
  • quality standards
  • remove inadequate workpieces
  • remove processed workpiece
  • set up the controller of a machine
  • supply machine
  • supply machine with appropriate tools
  • tend thread rolling machine
  • thread rolling machine parts
  • types of metal

Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/77a25ee0-94ad-443e-91ea-3e6d3506181b), ONET 30.3 (51-4023.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*