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Numerical tool and process control programmer
Numerical process control set up operator Numerical process control operator Numerical process control programmer Numerical process control supervisor Numerical process control tool setting operator Numerical tool and process control programer Numerical tool l programme setter Numerical tool machine operator Numerical tool machine set up operator Numerical tool maker Numerical tool programmer Numerical tool setter Numerical tool setting operator
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.
Tasks
Tasks include -
(a) Writing and maintaining programme code outlined in instructions and specifications in accordance with quality accredited standards;
(b) Revising, repairing or expanding existing programmes to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements;
(c) Conducting trial runs of programmes and software applications to confirm that they will produce the desired information;
(d) Compiling and writing documentation of programme development;
(e) Identifying and communicating technical problems, processes and solutions.
Knowledge
- Software and applications development and analysis
- Mechanics and metal trades
- Computer use
- Mathematics
- Electricity and energy
Digital competencies
- Developing solutions
- Interpreting technical documentation and diagrams
- Analysing business operations
- Allocating and controlling physical resources
- Using precision measuring equipment
Digital competencies
- Managing, gathering and storing digital data
- Using digital tools to control machinery
- Using computer aided design and drawing tools
Personal competencies
- Supporting others
Professional groups of the occupation
Professionals
Information and communications technology professionals
Software and applications developers and analysts
Applications programmers
Other occupations of the professional group
Do you want to know the demand for this occupation in the market?
Contracts and job seekers in the last year in Barcelonès
Applications programmers
1.297
Number of contracts in Barcelonès
75,23%
Percentage of contracts in Catalonia
-4,98% Interannual variation of contracts in Barcelonès
94,45%
Permanent contracts over total contracts in Barcelonès
2,54%
Part-time contracts
1,02% Turnover index
370
Average of job seekers in Barcelonès
25%
Interannual variation of job seekers in Barcelonès
Data source: Observatori del Treball i Model Productiu, Government of Catalonia
The market for this profile is hiring
Contracts in u00e8 over the past year by sex and age
Contracts by gender in Barcelonès.
Information and communications technology professionals
70%
30%
Data source: Observatori del Treball i Model Productiu, Government of Catalonia
Contracts by age groups.
Information and communications technology professionals
Data source: Observatori del Treball i Model Productiu, Government of Catalonia
What vacancies are published in the professional family?
Vacancies published by professional family and type of contract in Barcelonès over the past year
Software and applications developers and analysts
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Data source: Data generated from the analysis of Lightcast data and the Observatory of Work and Productive Model of the Government of Catalonia.
What experience is required for the vacancies? Which sectors are looking for this occupation?
Applications programmers
Data source: Own elaboration based on the data of vacancies extracted by Lightcast.
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Job vacancies posted by county
Data source: Own elaboration based on the data of vacancies extracted by Lightcast.
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