rubber products machine operator

Rubber products machine operators operate machines which knead, blend, calender, mould, extrude and cure rubber products from natural and synthetic rubber. They measure the ingredients for mixing and load them into the machine. Rubber products machine operators monitor and control the tempature, pressure and speed during production.

Alternative Labels

calender machine operator

rubber process machine operator

rubber products machine operative

rubber products machine operator

rubber processing machine operative

rubber-products machine operator

rubber products machine minder

rubber process machine operative

rubber processing machine operator

cure operator

rubber products machine worker

banbury operator

rubber production operator

rubber production 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

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Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

measure materials adjust the rubber machines troubleshoot perform test run work safely with machines select material to process fill the rubber processing machine avoid contamination optimise production processes parameters monitor rubber processing conditions

Essential Knowledge

quality standards

Optional Skills and Competences

report test findings monitor automated machines perform laboratory tests report defective manufacturing materials wear appropriate protective gear operate rubber mixing machine operate machines for the rubber extrusion process clean mixer prepare rubber sheets segregate raw materials program a CNC controller record test data work ergonomically ensure stock storage safety monitor stock level perform product testing perform machine maintenance record production data for quality control work safely with chemicals inspect quality of products read standard blueprints monitor storage space handle delivery of raw materials ensure compliance with environmental legislation add colour

Optional Knowledge

quality and cycle time optimisation

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/b0c6f284-f3ed-4820-a62e-4e87869f5a3e

Status

released

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