plastic rolling machine operator

Plastic rolling machine operators operate and monitor machines to produce plastic rolls, or to flatten and reduce the material. They examine raw materials and finished products to make sure they are according to specifications.

Alternative Labels

plastic processing machine operator

plastic roll-forming machine operative

plastic roll-forming machine operator

plastic roll-forming machine setter

plastic roll-forming machine tender

plastic rolling machine operative

plastic rolling machine setter

plastic rolling machine setter/operator

plastic rolling machine tender

plastic rolling machine worker

plastics processing machine operative

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

consult technical resources monitor automated machines optimise production processes parameters position straightening rolls remove processed workpiece set up the controller of a machine supply machine troubleshoot use personal protection equipment

Essential Knowledge

quality standards

Optional Skills and Competences

add colour control production flow remotely feed hoppers inspect quality of products keep records of work progress maintain equipment maintain furnace temperature measure materials mix moulding and casting material monitor gauge monitor valves operate furnace perform test run report defective manufacturing materials solve technical problems

Optional Knowledge

mechanics plastic resins types of plastic

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/8ba8acb8-c0f2-4679-ae15-3a4f6e876c6f

Status

released

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