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.
Plastic rolling machine operators operate and monitor machines to produce plastic rolls, or to flatten and reduce the material. They examine raw materials and finished products to make sure they are according to specifications.
Competences and skills
28 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 1 competence
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Cross-sector
1 competenceEssential skills and competences 9 competences
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9 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.
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optimise production processes parameters
Optimise and maintain the parameters of the production process such as flow, temperature or pressure.
position straightening rolls
Position the rolls of a straightening press automatically or manually by using button commands to move the rolls over pieces of sheet metal, steel, or plastic in order to flatten it.
remove processed workpiece
Remove individual workpieces after processing, from the manufacturing machine or the machine tool. In case of a conveyor belt this involves quick, continuous movement.
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.
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supply machine
Ensure the machine is fed the necessary and adequate materials and control the placement or automatic feed and retrieval of work pieces in the machines or machine tools on the production line.
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
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Sector-specific
1 competencetypes of plastic
Types of plastic materials and their chemical composition, physical properties, possible issues and usage cases.
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.
plastic resins
The process of heating hydrocarbons, forming and combining polymers to create plastic resins which are used to make different kinds of products.
Optional skills and competences 15 competences
Occupation specific
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Sector-specific
3 competencesmaintain furnace temperature
Monitor and govern the pyrometer to control the furnace temperature.
mix moulding and casting material
Measure and mix ingredients for casting and moulding materials, according to appropriate formula.
operate furnace
Operate or tend furnaces, such as gas, oil, coal, electric-arc or electric induction, open-hearth, or oxygen furnaces, to melt and refine metal before casting, to produce specified types of steel, or to finish other materials such as cokes. Set furnace controls to regulate temperatures and heating time.
Cross-sector
12 competencesadd colour
Add the required colour according to specifications for tinting batch.
control production flow remotely
Control remotely the flow of production from the start-up operations to the shutdown of the equipments and systems, using the control panel.
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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.
measure materials
Measure the raw materials prior to their loading in the mixer or in machines, ensuring they conform with the specifications.
monitor gauge
Oversee the data presented by a gauge concerning the measurement of pressure, temperature, thickness of a material, and others.
monitor valves
Monitor and accordingly adjust the valves in order to allow a specific amount of liquids (such as ammonia sulfuric acid or viscous soap) or steam into the mixer or machine.
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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