Description
Operate an oxygen cutting torch to cut metal, which uses an oxidation reaction combined with heat, allowing quick reaction with iron and steel but uneffective on other materials. Advance the flame at the right speed to allow the exothermic reaction to sustain itself through the thickness of the object to be cut.
Alternative labels
oxygen cutting torch operation
cutting metal with oxygen torch
metal cutting with oxygen torch
oxygen torch metal-cutting
operation of oxygen cutting torch
operating oxygen cutting torch
cut metal with oxygen torch
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Operate oxygen cutting torch is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Optional skill
Operate oxygen cutting torch 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.
Welder:
Welders operate welding equipment in order to join metal workpieces together. They can use fusion welding processes based on different techniques and materials. They also perform simple visual inspection of welds.
Demolition supervisor: Demolition supervisors monitor operations involved in the demolition of buildings and clean up of debris. They take quick decisions to resolve problems.
Demolition worker: Demolition workers operate equipment to demolish structures. They safely destroy buildings and remove the debris to permit the site to be used for a different purpose.
References
- Operate oxygen cutting torch – ESCO