As a Filing Machine Operator, you will need to master following:

• filing machine parts
• smooth burred surfaces
• tend filing machine

More generally, a filing machine operator is also versed in:

• dispose of cutting waste material
• ensure equipment availability
• monitor automated machines
• perform machine maintenance
• perform test run
• quality and cycle time optimisation
• quality standards
• remove inadequate workpieces
• remove processed workpiece
• set up the controller of a machine
• supply machine
• type of file
• wear appropriate protective gear

It also helps to know the following:

• ferrous metal processing
• manufacturing of cutlery
• manufacturing of door furniture from metal
• manufacturing of light metal packaging
• manufacturing of metal assembly products
• manufacturing of metal containers
• manufacturing of metal household articles
• manufacturing of small metal parts
• manufacturing of weapons and ammunition
• non-ferrous metal processing
• types of metal manufacturing processes
• types of plastic
• abrasive machining processes
• apply precision metalworking techniques
• consult technical resources
• cutting technologies
• dies
• inspect quality of products
• keep records of work progress
• manipulate plastic
• measure flatness of a surface
• mechanics
• metal smoothing technologies
• monitor moving workpiece in a machine
• operate file for deburring
• operate precision measuring equipment
• produce customised products
• record production data for quality control
• spot metal imperfections
• types of metal
• types of wood
• woodworking processes