Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for work
- Work instructions are used to determine job requirements including design, quality, materials, equipment and quantities
- Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
- Appropriate CNC cutting program and settings are determined
- Material for cutting is selected and inspected for appropriate quality
- Machines, cutting tools and jigs are checked for safe and effective operation
- Procedures are determined for minimising waste material and for maximising energy efficiency while completing the job
- Safety equipment, including emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls are checked
- Set up machines
- CNC cutting program is set to job requirements
- Machine settings and adjustments are made in accordance with job requirements and machine and tool manufacturer instructions
- Trial runs are conducted to check machine operation and quality of finished work
- Final adjustments are made to CNC programs and equipment according to workplace procedures
- Operate CNC cutting machine
- Machines are operated and monitored to ensure product quality and output
- Waste quantities are checked and minimised
- Problems with the required work, including machine operation/production, are identified and reported in accordance with workplace procedures
- Any authorised changes in working procedures are followed
- Daily routine lubrication and adjustments for the equipment are completed
- Complete work and maintain equipment
- Items that do not meet quality requirements are repaired, recycled or discarded according to workplace procedures
- Material that can be re-used is collected and stored
- Waste and scrap are removed following workplace procedures
- Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition in accordance with workplace procedures
- Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified in accordance with workplace procedures
- Operator maintenance is performed on equipment and tooling is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures