Automatic Gas Cutting Machine Operator
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Operator job that cuts metal sheets and shaped steel into specified shapes using an automatic gas cutting machine. Thoroughly manages quality and safety, and also performs machine setup, adjustment, and maintenance.
Description
Automatic gas cutting machine operators use fuel gases such as acetylene and propane along with oxygen to operate automatic cutting machines that melt and cut metal at high temperatures. Before work, they check drawings, set cutting conditions and nozzles, perform parameter adjustments to maintain cutting quality, and conduct regular machine maintenance. They also handle deburring and cleaning of cut surfaces, post-cutting finish inspections, safety device checks, etc., requiring high precision and safety awareness. As part of line production, they thoroughly manage quality while maintaining production efficiency.
Future Outlook
While automation and labor reduction will advance robotization, demand for skilled technicians in advanced machine setup and maintenance is expected to continue.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Operator → Group Leader/Leader → Manufacturing Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Basic Metal Processing Knowledge / Equipment Inspection and Maintenance / Gas Cutting Machine Operation / Safety Management Knowledge
Recommended Skills
CAD Drawing Reading / Hazardous Materials Handler Class B Type 4 / NC Programming / Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High accuracy is required because cutting precision directly affects quality. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Work is often done individually, with little interaction with others. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine tasks are the main focus, and no new idea generation is required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Complex calculations are few, as the machine performs automatic calculations. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
- Gas Welding Skills Training
- Hazardous Materials Handler Class B Type 4
Aliases
- Gas Cutting Operator
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