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

banbury operator

calender machine operator

cure operator

rubber-products machine operator

rubber processing machine operative

rubber processing machine operator

rubber process machine operative

rubber process machine operator

rubber production operative

rubber production operator

rubber products machine minder

rubber products machine operative

rubber products machine worker

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

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

Essential Knowledge

quality standards

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

quality and cycle time optimisation

Skills & Competences

Concept status

Concept Uri

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

Status

released

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