ISCO Occupation Group 2146.5 Metallurgist
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Definition
Metallurgist: Metallurgists specialise in the extraction and processing of metals such as iron, steel, zinc, copper and aluminium. They work to mold or combine both pure and mixed metals (alloys) into new shapes and properties. Metallurgists handle the extraction of metal ores and develop their use in metal processing techniques. They may work in both manufacturing or do scientific research about the performance of metals.
Essential Skills
- Non-Ferrous Metal Processing
- Alloys Of Precious Metals
- Join Metals
- Prepare Technical Reports
- Precious Metals
- Types Of Metal
- Manipulate Metal
- Metal Forming Technologies
- Work In Metal Manufacture Teams
- Ferrous Metal Processing
- Metal And Metal Ore Products
- Types Of Metal Manufacturing Processes
- Assess Suitability Of Metal Types For Specific Application
- Precious Metal Processing
Optional Skills
- Liaise With Quality Assurance
- Monitor Extraction Logging Operations
- Design Metal Components
- Troubleshoot
- Extract Materials From Furnace
- Ensure Public Safety And Security
- Chemical Processes
- Perform Sample Testing
- Design Drawings
- Test Raw Minerals
- Prepare Samples For Testing
- Physics
- Conduct Metallurgical Structural Analysis
- Chemical Technologies In Metal Manufacture
- Interpret Extraction Data
- Apply Health And Safety Standards
- Install Monitors For Process Control
- Provide Manufacturing Documentation
- Manufacturing Of Jewellery
- Innovation Processes
- Process Incident Reports For Prevention
- Monitor Manufacturing Quality Standards
- Develop New Installations
- Separate Metals From Ores
- Extract Products From Moulds
- Make Time-Critical Decisions
- Ensure Compliance With Environmental Legislation
- Prepare Extraction Proposals
- Maintain Ore Processing Equipment
- Address Problems Critically
- Ensure Health And Safety In Manufacturing
Alternative Names
- Forging Engineer
- Metallurgist
- Chemical Tester
- Chemical Technician
- Extraction Metallurgist
- Physical Metallurgist
- Steel Industry Experts
- Consultant Metallurgist
Specializations
| Specialization | Title |
|---|---|
| C2146.5.2 | ISCO Specialization 2146.5.2 Process Metallurgist |
| C2146.5.1 | ISCO Specialization 2146.5.1 Chemical Metallurgist |
