731101 - Scale tuner

Adjusts and corrects scales. Performs calibration work, and sets scales to work accurately.

Main activities

* perfors calibration, compare indicators with standard values to ensure that weighing data is accurate and reliable;
* adjust scales, determine scale errors and corrections, following technical rules;
* apply a sticker to scale tools from which a user can determine how reliable and suitable for use the scales are, and when calibration was done;
* register research, analysis and calibration data, perform calculations;
* select and assemble scales using manual tools.

Characteristic competences

* calibrate scales, prepare them for work, compare indicators with standard values;
* test the scale equipment, identify defects;
* determine permissible deviations;
* monitor production quality standards;
* use precise measuring equipment.