maintain extrusion machines
Maintain, replace and install parts of the extrusion machines such as dies, rings or cutoff knives so that they are accoding to the specifications under which each type of products is to be processed.
Auger press operators control and adjust an auger-press in order to perform clay forming, extrusion and cutting operations on products according to specifications.
Competences and skills
14 ESCO relationsEssential skills and competences 7 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencestend auger-press
Tend the auger press in order to perform the pressing of clay products such as tiles or pipes.
Sector-specific
2 competencescut clay
Cut clay column by operating the already set up automatic cutoff knives aiming to obtain brick and tile products.
inspect extruded products
Inspect the finished extruded products in order to determine any flaws or deviations from the specified parameters such as hardness or consistency, adjusting it if necessary by adding water and oil in the pug mil.
Cross-sector
3 competencesinspect quality of products
Use various techniques to ensure the product quality is respecting the quality standards and specifications. Oversee defects, packaging and sendbacks of products to different production departments.
measure materials
Measure the raw materials prior to their loading in the mixer or in machines, ensuring they conform with the specifications.
optimise production processes parameters
Optimise and maintain the parameters of the production process such as flow, temperature or pressure.
Optional knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
1 competencemechanics
Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.
Optional skills and competences 6 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesmaintain edged hand tools
Identify and repair defects in a hand tool handle or shaft. Ensure the tool is in safe working condition. Identify defective and dull cutting edges in tools and use appropriate equipment to sharpen them. Store tools correctly to maintain condition and usage safety.
move levers
Move levers in order to facilitate the tile or pipe cutting or to adjust the automatic oilers.
Cross-sector
4 competencesensure conformity to specifications
Ensure that the assembled products are conform to the specifications given.
monitor gauge
Oversee the data presented by a gauge concerning the measurement of pressure, temperature, thickness of a material, and others.
train employees
Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving the performance of individuals and groups in organisational settings.
types of tile
Tiles of different sizes, materials and glazing. Their properties such as weight, propensity to chipping or breaking, moisture resistance, adhesion and cost.