types of plastic
Types of plastic materials and their chemical composition, physical properties, possible issues and usage cases.
Plastic heat treatment equipment operators manipulate plastic products using machinery such as furnaces or flame-hardening machines in order to temper, anneal or heat-treat. They set up the machinery and read the production instructions to determine the furnace temperature. Plastic heat treatment equipment operators remove products from machines, let them cool down, examine and test products to see if they conform to specifications.
Competences and skills
33 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
2 competencesplastic resins
The process of heating hydrocarbons, forming and combining polymers to create plastic resins which are used to make different kinds of products.
quality standards
The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.
Essential skills and competences 14 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
8 competencesextract materials from furnace
Remove materials from the furnace using a crane, a conveyor, by tilting the furnace, or using other methods.
load materials into furnace
Load materials in furnace with correct positioning, fastening and levelling when needed.
maintain furnace temperature
Monitor and govern the pyrometer to control the furnace temperature.
measure furnace temperature
Monitor the product temperature using the available tools and measuring instruments and adjust furnace temperature if needed.
operate heat treatment furnace
Operate or tend furnaces such as gas, oil, electric to heat treat castings in order to reach the correct mechanical properties. Adjust furnace controls to heat parts the prescribed time to the right temperature.
prevent damage in a furnace
Provide damage and risk prevention in a furnace or a smelter.
record furnace operations
Log furnace time and production data.
tend discharge conveyor
Operate and monitor the equipment used to move bulk material, such as blended granules, from one place to another.
Cross-sector
6 competencesconsult technical resources
Read and interpret technical resources such as digital or paper drawings and adjustment data in order to properly set up a machine or working tool, or to assemble mechanical equipment.
monitor automated machines
Continuously check up on the automated machine's set-up and execution or make regular control rounds. If necessary, record and interpret data on the operating conditions of installations and equipment in order to identify abnormalities.
digital
optimise production processes parameters
Optimise and maintain the parameters of the production process such as flow, temperature or pressure.
set up the controller of a machine
Set up and give commands to a machine by dispatching the appropriate data and input into the (computer) controller corresponding with the desired processed product.
digital
troubleshoot
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
use personal protection equipment
Make use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.
Optional knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competencetypes of metal manufacturing processes
Metal processes linked to the different types of metal, such as casting processes, heat treatment processes, repair processes and other metal manufacturing processes.
Cross-sector
2 competencesmechanics
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.
types of metal
Qualities, specifications, applications and reactions to different fabricating processes of various types of metal, such as steel, aluminium, brass, copper and others.
Optional skills and competences 13 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencecool materials
Manipulating or changing the structure of materials by cooling them or submerging them in water.
Sector-specific
2 competenceskeep stock records
Keep written records of the amount of stock in storage, incoming and outgoing products required for the proper operation of services, repairs and maintenance tasks.
mix moulding and casting material
Measure and mix ingredients for casting and moulding materials, according to appropriate formula.
Cross-sector
10 competencescheck quality of raw materials
Check the quality of basic materials used for the production of semi-finished and finished goods by assessing some of its characteristics and, if needed, select samples to be analysed.
feed hoppers
Feed hoppers with the required materials using various tools such as lifting equipment or shovels.
inspect 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.
keep records of work progress
Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.
maintain equipment
Regularly inspect and perform all required activities to maintain the equipment in functional order prior or after its use.
operate lifting equipment
Transport heavy objects using lifting equipment such as cranes, forklifts etc.
perform test run
Perform tests putting a system, machine, tool or other equipment through a series of actions under actual operating conditions in order to assess its reliability and suitability to realise its tasks, and adjust settings accordingly.
report defective manufacturing materials
Maintain required company records and forms in order to report any defective materials or questionable conditions of manufacturing machinery and equipment.
solve technical problems
Identify technical problems when operating devices and using digital environments, and solve them (from trouble-shooting to solving more complex problems).
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test chemical samples
Perform the testing procedures on the already prepared chemical samples, by using the necessary equipment and materials. Chemical sample testing involves operations such as pipetting or diluting schemes.