Elements and Performance Criteria
- Determine job requirements
- Prepare for cutting, bending and shaping metal
- Read and interpret workplace procedures and instructions
- Establish safe working environment
- Obtain specifications of material to be used and shape to be formed
- Plan sequence of task operations and calculate required length of material
- Select appropriate section material to meet specification, and choose suitable length of material stock for cutting to minimise waste
- Move material to be cut to work area
- Prepare appropriate hand and power tools
- Prepare for cutting process
- Cut material and informally check product
- Use safety equipment in accordance with WHS requirements when using cutting equipment
- Select and install appropriate consumables as to manufacturers requirements
- Set and operate equipment in accordance with accepted industry and WHS practices
- Cut material to correct length and remove burrs or rough edges by brushing, grinding or filing
- Inspect cut sections to verify that their size and condition meets specifications and relevant workplace and industry quality standards
- Prepare for forming process
- Form material and informally check product
- Place metal section in former and secure, as necessary
- Heat metal section to facilitate bending, as necessary
- Hot or cold bend the metal section around formers or hand form to required specification
- Descale or otherwise finish formed product after forming
- Inspect formed product to verify that it meets specifications and relevant workplace and industry quality standards
- Maintain work area and equipment
- Clean work area and stow tools and electrical equipment away safely
- Comply with environmental regulations to reuse, recycle or dispose of materials as required
- Clean and maintain cutting and forming equipment in accordance with workplace requirements and manufacturer specifications
- Perform programmed maintenance which is within the operator’s area of responsibility
- Inform supervisor of any abnormal conditions needing maintenance or repair