Description
Manipulate the shape, size and properties of stainless steel.
Alternative labels
manipulating stainless steel
mould stainless steel
shape stainless steel
utilise stainless steel
use stainless steel
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Manipulate stainless steel is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Surgical instrument maker: Surgical instrument makers create, repair and design surgical instruments, such as clamps, graspers, mechanical cutters, scopes, probes and other surgical instruments.
Optional skill
Manipulate stainless steel is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Medical device assembler: Medical device assemblers manufacture instruments, machines and appliances that can be used to prevent, diagnose or treat medical conditions. Medical devices can be non-electrical, such as tubes, needles, drainage sets and sterile pipettes, as well as electrical, such as pacemakers, MRI machines, and X-ray devices. Some may also work in the production of medical furniture such as hospital beds and operation tables.
Brush maker: Brush makers insert different types of material such as horsehair, vegetable fiber, nylon, and hog bristle into metal tubes called ferrules. They insert a wooden or aluminium plug into the bristles to form the brush head and attach the handle to the other side of the ferrule. They immerse the brush head in a protective substance to maintain their shape, finish and inspect the final product.
References
- Manipulate stainless steel – ESCO
