Profession numerical tool and process control programmer

Numerical tool and process control programmers develop computer programs to control automatic machines and equipment involved in manufacturing processes. They analyse blueprints and job orders, conduct computer simulations and trial runs.

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Personality Type

• Investigative / Conventional

Knowledge

• AJAX

  The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in AJAX.

• Visual Studio .NET

  The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Visual Basic.

• R

  The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in R.

• Objective-C

  The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Objective-C.

• C#

  The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in C#.

• Pascal (computer programming)

  The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Pascal.

• Smalltalk (computer programming)

  The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Smalltalk.

• Lisp

  The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Lisp.

• TypeScript

  The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in TypeScript.

• Groovy

  The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Groovy.

• CoffeeScript

  The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in CoffeeScript.

• OpenEdge Advanced Business Language

  The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in OpenEdge Advanced Business Language.

• Scala

  The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Scala.

• Java (computer programming)

  The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Java.

• MATLAB

  The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in MATLAB.

• Blueprints

  Must be able to read and understand blueprints, drawings and plans and maintain simple written records.

• Ruby (computer programming)

  The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Ruby.

• Quality and cycle time optimisation

  The most optimal rotation or cycle time and over-all quality of a tool or a machine's processes.

• SAS language

  The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in SAS language.

• SAP R3

  The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in SAP R3.

• ASP.NET

  The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in ASP.NET.

• Prolog (computer programming)

  The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Prolog.

• APL

  The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in APL.

• ICT system programming

  The methods and tools required to develop system software, specifications of system architectures and interfacing techniques between network and system modules and components.

• Python (computer programming)

  The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Python.

• Haskell

  The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Haskell.

• Erlang

  The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Erlang.

• Microsoft Visual C++

  The computer program Visual C++ is a suite of software development tools for writing programs, such as compiler, debugger, code editor, code highlights, packaged in a unified user interface. It is developed by the software company Microsoft.

• VBScript

  The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in VBScript.

• C++

  The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in C++.

• Statistical process control

  Method of quality control that uses statistics to monitor processes.

• Computer programming

  The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms (e.g. object oriented programming, functional programming) and of programming languages.

• Perl

  The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Perl.

• ML (computer programming)

  The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in ML.

• CAD software

  The computer-aided design (CAD) software for creating, modifying, analysing or optimising a design.

• Common Lisp

  The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Common Lisp.

• ABAP

  The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in ABAP.

• Scratch (computer programming)

  The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Scratch.

• PHP

  The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in PHP.

• COBOL

  The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in COBOL.

• Swift (computer programming)

  The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Swift.

• Assembly (computer programming)

  The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Assembly.

• JavaScript

  The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in JavaScript.

Skills

• Set up the controller of a machine

  Set up and give commands to a machine by dispatching the appropriate data and input into the (computer) controller corresponding with the desired processed product.

• Ensure equipment availability

  Ensure that the necessary equipment is provided, ready and available for use before start of procedures.

• Use CAD software

  Use computer-aided design (CAD) systems to assist in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimisation of a design.

• Program a CNC controller

  Set up the desired product design in the CNC controller of the CNC machine for product manufacturing.

• Use measurement instruments

  Use different measurement instruments depending on the property to be measured. Utilise various instruments to measure length, area, volume, speed, energy, force, and others.

• Troubleshoot

  Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.

• Apply control process statistical methods

  Apply statistical methods from Design of Experiments (DOE) and Statistical Process Control (SPC) in order to control manufacturing processes.

• Use a computer

  Utilise computer equipment or digital devices to facilitate quality control, data management, and communication. Follow instructions given by a computer programme, create computer files or documents.

• Read standard blueprints

  Read and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB