The competition tasks of this skill category are based
on the Vocational qualification in mechanical engineering and production
technology. The qualification titles of the basic qualification are automation
assembler, mechanical fitter, machinist, plater-welder and maker of
plastic and rubber products.
The professionals who have completed this
qualification work according to the competence area for example in machine shop
of a company in machine and metal industry, workshop, at yard, in repair shops
or in factory in different kinds of installation, automation and assembling
tasks as well as filling and maintenance of machinery.
Machinists can make components of machines and other parts of metal or other machinable materials work-safely by
means of different kinds of machining methods. The parts are manufactured with
the computer-controlled lathing machine and machining centre. Programming is
carried out with the help of CAD/CAM program.
Machinists are mainly employed by machine shops and metal workshops or
as independent entrepreneurs. The profession requires knowledge
of machining techniques and materials as well as accuracy, diligence,
cooperation skills and considering the principle of sustainable development.
The competition is individual.
Skill requirements
The skill requirements are based on the Vocational qualification in mechanical engineering and production technology, on the requirements and criteria of ”Excellent”, as well as the requirements of working life for a young worker. The most important areas are CNC lathing, CNC milling, CAD/CAM programming and parts of the machine shop measurements-study unit.
