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moulding machine technician

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Moulding machine technicians service machinery used in the casting and moulding of plastics and other materials. They calibrate the equipment, perform maintenance activities, examine finished products and repair faults.

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Competences
35
Groups
4
Essential
15
Optional
20

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Essential knowledge 2 competences

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mechanics

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.

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types of moulding

The characteristics and procedures used in the various types of moulding such as blow moulding, compression moulding, injection moulding and thermoforming.

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Essential skills and competences 13 competences

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maintain moulds

Maintain, repair and clean moulds and mould parts, e.g. by smoothening out imperfections on the surface. Use water, grease or oil to wash and scrape the moulds by hand.

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conduct routine machinery checks

Check machinery and equipment to ensure reliable performance during use and operations in worksites.

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consult 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.

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operate soldering equipment

Use soldering equipment to melt and join together pieces of metal or steel, such as a soldering gun, soldering torch, gas-powered iron, and others.

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perform maintenance on installed equipment

Perform the maintenance on installed equipment on-site. Follow procedures to avoid uninstalling equipment from machinery or vehicles.

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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.

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record test data

Record data which has been identified specifically during preceding tests in order to verify that outputs of the test produce specific results or to review the reaction of the subject under exceptional or unusual input.

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repair mould defects

Repair mould malfunctions and damage, e.g. cracks or broken edges; use hand tools, mould boxes and patterns.

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replace defect components

Remove defective parts and replace them with functioning components.

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resolve equipment malfunctions

Identify, report and repair equipment damage and malfunctions. Communicate with field representatives and manufacturers to obtain repair and replacement components.

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troubleshoot

Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.

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use measurement instruments

Use different measurement instruments depending on the property to be measured. Utilise various instruments to measure length, area, volume, speed, energy, force, and others.

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use testing equipment

Use equipment to test performance and operation of machinery.

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Optional knowledge 3 competences

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electronics

The functioning of electronic circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including programming and applications.

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hydraulics

The power transmission systems that use the force of flowing liquids to transmit power.

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pneumatics

The application of pressurised gas to produce mechanical motion.

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Optional skills and competences 17 competences

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estimate restoration costs

Estimate the cost implications of restoring and replacing products or parts.

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provide customer information related to repairs

Inform customers about necessary repairs or replacements, discuss products, services and costs, include accurate technical information.

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tend mouldmaking machines

Tend and monitor machines designed for mouldmaking processes, such as mixers, belt conveyors, air conveyors, grabs, and others.

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write records for repairs

Write records of the repairs and maintenance interventions undertaken, of parts and materials used, and other repair facts.

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advise on safety improvements

Provide relevant recommendations following the conclusion of an investigation; ensure that recommendations are duly considered and where appropriate acted upon.

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apply technical communication skills

Explain technical details to non-technical customers, stakeholders, or any other interested parties in a clear and concise manner.

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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.

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install electrical and electronic equipment

Install equipment which is dependent on electric currents or electromagnetic fields in order to work, or equipment to generate, transfer or measure such currents and fields. This equipment includes switchboards, electric motors, generators or direct current systems.

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install hydraulic systems

Install systems and components that use liquid fluid power to create mechanical movements such as hydraulic pumps, valves, hydraulic motors, hydraulic cylinders and other elements that power hydraulic machinery.

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install pneumatic systems

Install systems and components that use pneumatics to create mechanical movements such as air brakes, pneumatic cylinders, air compressors and other systems.

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maintain electrical equipment

Test electrical equipment for malfunctions. Take safety measures, company guidelines, and legislation concerning electrical equipment into account. Clean, repair and replace parts and connections as required.

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maintain electronic equipment

Check and repair electronic equipment. Develop maintenance tasks on electronic equipment. Detect malfunction, locate faults and take measures to prevent damage.

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maintain hydraulic systems

Perform routine maintenance and repairs on systems which use pressurised fluids to provide power to machines and equipment.

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operate welding equipment

Use welding equipment to melt and join together pieces of metal or steel, wearing protective eyewear during the working process.

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order supplies

Command products from relevant suppliers to get convenient and profitable products to purchase.

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perform ICT troubleshooting

Identify problems with servers, desktops, printers, networks, and remote access, and perform actions which solve the problems.

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prepare compliance documents

Prepare documents with legal value which prove that an installation or a facility is conform to the regulations.

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