Milling cutter
This profession is all about making workpieces out of metal. It is therefore a profession in production.
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What does a Milling cutter do?
As a milling cutter you work on machine and produce metal workpieces. The products you work on have been ordered by the customer in advance, so they have to be produced according to a specification. The machines you work with are computer-controlled. The milling machine operator's tasks include programming, operating and monitoring the machines.
What is important?
- Precise work (millimetre work is required for most products)
- Technical skills (to be able to work with the machines, you need to have technical understanding)
- Exact work according to plan (customer specifications must be adhered to)
- Interpretation of plans (the plan of the product must be understood in order to be able to manufacture the product)
- Patience
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Courses for Milling cutters
The basic level is intended for people just starting out in their careers. Here you can acquire basic knowledge for your future profession in self-study units.
Basic course Milling and Turning
You now have the opportunity to study turning and milling in even more detail.