moulding machine technician

Moulding machine technicians service machinery used in the casting and moulding of plastics and other materials. They calibrate the equipment, perform maintenance activities, examine finished products and repair faults.

Alternative Labels

molding machine technician

mould blower

mould builder

mould dresser

mould filler

mould filler and drainer

moulding line operator

moulding operator

mould maker apprentice

mould mechanic

mould presser

mould setter

mould setting operator

mould stamper

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

conduct routine machinery checks consult technical resources maintain mould parts operate soldering equipment operate welding equipment perform maintenance on installed equipment perform test run record test data repair mould defects replace defect components resolve equipment malfunctions troubleshoot use measurement instruments use testing equipment

Essential Knowledge

mechanics types of moulding

Optional Skills and Competences

advise on safety improvements apply technical communication skills estimate restoration costs inspect quality of products install electrical and electronic equipment install hydraulic systems install pneumatic systems maintain electrical equipment maintain electronic equipment maintain hydraulic systems order supplies perform ICT troubleshooting prepare compliance documents provide customer information related to repairs provide technical documentation tend mouldmaking machines write records for repairs

Optional Knowledge

electronics hydraulics pneumatics

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/5aff8b2a-298a-456d-957a-274c774e8523

Status

released

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