As a Metal Nibbling Operator, you will need to master following:

• nibbling machine parts

More generally, a metal nibbling operator is also versed in:

• dies
• dispose of cutting waste material
• ensure equipment availability
• monitor automated machines
• monitor moving workpiece in a machine
• operate scrap vibratory feeder
• perform test run
• quality standards
• remove inadequate workpieces
• remove processed workpiece
• supply machine
• supply machine with appropriate tools
• troubleshoot
• types of metal
• 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
• operate nibbling equipment
• smooth burred surfaces
• tend nibbling machine
• types of metal manufacturing processes
• advise on machinery malfunctions
• consult technical resources
• cutting technologies
• inspect quality of products
• interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances
• keep records of work progress
• metal smoothing technologies
• monitor conveyor belt
• perform machine maintenance
• program a CNC controller
• quality and cycle time optimisation
• read standard blueprints
• replace die
• set up the controller of a machine
• statistical process control
• tend CNC metal punch press
• tend punch press
• use CAM software