Performance indicators
1. Familiarises themselves with the technical drawings and ensures that the primary data necessary for making the part are on the drawings.
2. Ensures that the immediate vicinity of the workstation is safe and in order. Checks that the necessary personal protective equipment (glasses, gloves, etc.) is available and in good order.
3. Visually checks the machine and ensures that it is in good order, clean and configured before commencing work.
4. Checks that they have all the necessary documents (work order, waybills, error and problem reports, etc.) and fills them in on an ongoing basis.
5. Selects the necessary tools and materials based on data, compiles the operation technology and programme and configures the machine.

Performance indicators
1. Starts the machine and monitors for deviations in its work. If a deviation occurs, reacts quickly and appropriately according to their authorisation. If necessary, notifies their line manager and/or a specialist of the problem.
2. Makes a sample of the product to ensure that the configured parameters of the machine and the work order are compatible.

Performance indicators
1. Checks the physical and electronic indicators of the machine throughout the work period. If problems arise, implements measures to eliminate the malfunction based on their authorisation. If necessary, notifies their line manager and/or a specialist of the malfunction.
2. Registers all problems and their repair data in the manner prescribed.
3. Conducts small repairs on and technical maintenance of the machine within the limits of their authorisation. Calls a technician and informs other appropriate people, if necessary.

Performance indicators
1. Marks finished parts and packages them or prepares them for packaging according to the work order.
2. Stores and marks the waste material left from filling in the work order.
3. Sorts and stores the material to be utilised.

Performance indicators
1. A Sheet Metal, CNC Machine Operator places importance on both client and team satisfaction and makes high-quality products that comply with the agreed standards. Adhering to deadlines and stages and maintaining quality and productivity are important to them.
2. They plan their own time and that of their team efficiently, work in a systematic and organised way and follow all instructions, procedures and safety requirements.
3. A Sheet Metal, CNC Machine Operator uses all acquired field-specific knowledge and the possibilities offered by technology to achieve their professional goals. They share their knowledge and the nature of the field with colleagues and further their professional knowledge through constant professional development.
4. They grasp new information quickly. Performing new duties and acquiring new methods and techniques is not difficult for them. They look for opportunities for self-development and to improve their skills by orienting themselves towards results and achieving personal work-related objectives.
5. They analyse their own work and that of their team and present ideas and suggestions for improvements.
6. A Sheet Metal, CNC Machine Operator is a team player. They have a clear understanding of the work and functions of the departments in the organisation and communicate with people at all levels, stating their opinion clearly and not hiding information. They can handle conflict situations.
7. They respond to criticism reasonably and can draw conclusions and learn from it. They are capable of giving constructive criticism, drawing attention to shortcomings in work processes and making suggestions for improving the situation (improving the work environment or technology, developing and implementing more efficient working methods, motivating the team, etc.).
8. Ethical beliefs and values are important to a person who works as a Sheet Metal, CNC Machine Operator.
9. They speak Estonian at the B2 level and one foreign language of their choice (preferably English) at the A2 level.
10. They use a computer daily at the Independent user level for information processing and communication and have general knowledge of CAD/CAM programmes.

Knowledge:
1) professional terminology, definitions, symbols and markings used in technical documentation;
2) operating principles of machines, programmes and operating modes and their technical capabilities;
3) most common control systems of CNC machines;
4) the methodology and methods of monitoring machine operations, display symbols indicating malfunction;
5) instructions on what to do in the event of a malfunction (knowledge of how to stop the machine or operation in a way that minimises damage, e.g. technical condition of the machine and consumption of raw materials);
6) general technical safety rules, security measures arising from the use of the machine and personal protective equipment;
7) most common malfunctions and ways of preventing and eliminating them;
8) the need to archive technical repairs for future work, requirements of formatting documents;
9) other documents required for work (work orders, reports, etc.) and the requirements for filling in and formatting them;
10) basic knowledge of metal-processing (locksmith work, mechanical processing of materials, etc.);
11) measuring instruments needed to process sheet metal (calliper, instrument for measuring angles, measuring tape, etc.) and their operating principles;
12) sheet metal materials and identifiers for differentiating them visually and by product marking;
13) most common EN and ISO material standards for sheet metal.

Assessment method(s):
Recurring competences are evaluated as part of the assessment of the other competences listed in the occupational qualification standard.