Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify work requirements
- Prepare for work
- Select and check tools and equipment for suitability, serviceability and safety prior to use
- Identify and match samples signed off by the customer
- Check required components against specifications and select from available products
- Set and test cutting equipment settings and safety controls in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
- Accurately measure materials, and mark to cutting list requirements with most economical use of materials
- Cut materials
- Reconfirm machine settings through trial cutting on test materials prior to commencement of full cutting process
- Cut materials to list requirements in accordance with workplace procedures
- Identify problems with the cutting process and make required adjustments to process or equipment
- Check and confirm that materials have been correctly and accurately cut to size based on job specifications and repair, reprocess or discard in accordance with workplace procedures
- Fabricate parts
- Set and test equipment settings and safety controls in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
- Position and secure materials in jig to prevent movement
- Process materials in accordance with specification
- Identify processing problems and make required adjustments to process or equipment
- Inspect completed product for compliance with quality and work order requirements and repair, reprocess or discard in accordance with workplace procedures
- Complete work
- Process and store completed product in accordance with workplace procedures
- Remove excess materials for disposal or recycling in accordance with workplace procedures
- Clean work area and safely dispose of rubbish
- Remove and store tools, equipment and unused materials in accordance with workplace procedures
- Accurately complete required workplace documentation