rubber dipping machine operator

Rubber dipping machine operators dip forms into liquid latex to manufacture rubber products such as balloons, finger cots or prophylactics. They mix the latex and pour it into the machine. Rubber dipping machine operators take a sample of latex goods after final dip and weigh it. They add ammonia or more latex to machine if the product does not meet requirements.

Alternative Labels

drop-machine operative

drop-machine operator

rubber dipping machine operative

rubber dipping machine operator

rubber processing machine operative

rubber processing machine operator

rubber process machine operator

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

analyse latex samples collect samples for analysis dump contents into vat fill the vat with specific ingredients mix chemicals mix ingredients with latex operate latex transfer pump optimise production processes parameters process latex mixtures tend dip tank tip latex within industrial processes use personal protection equipment weigh materials

Essential Knowledge

dip tank parts dipping tank types personal protective equipment

Optional Skills and Competences

adjust oven temperature clean equipment inspect quality of products maintain equipment manage waste manipulate rubber measure chemical substance viscosity measure materials monitor environmental parameters operate pneumatic conveyor chutes perform loading and unloading operations tend discharge conveyor test alkalinity write batch record documentation

Optional Knowledge

analytical chemistry batch tank types electrical equipment regulations mechanics

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/df433613-4856-4e50-9be5-7a0ec0f4260a

Status

released

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