V-belt builder

V-belt builders form V-belts out of calendered rubber rolls. They measure the amount of rubber needed and cut it with scissors. V-belt builders brush rubber cement on sides of the belt. They put belts on the drum to compress materials together and cut the belt to specified width with a knife.

Alternative Labels

rubber V-belt skiver

V-belt builder

v-belt builder

V-belt former and cutter

V-belt forming machine operative

v-belt forming machine operator

V-belt skiver

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

Narrower occupations

- V-belt coverer

- V-belt finisher

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

bond rubber plies brush rubber cement cut rubber plies fabricate V-belts measure materials monitor valves place V-belts on rack prepare rubber plies set-up drum for rubber thread cemented belts

Optional Skills and Competences

fasten rubber goods inspect quality of products maintain equipment operate calender machine operate forklift report defective manufacturing materials

Optional Knowledge

mechanics

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/8edc768c-0bc6-4d65-b559-50f9fb2cc93f

Status

released

Occupations

V-belt builder

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI