fabricate belts
Fabricate transmission and conveyor belts by building up plies of rubberised fabric and gum.
V-belt builders form V-belts out of calendered rubber rolls. They measure the amount of rubber needed and cut it with scissors. V-belt builders brush rubber cement on sides of the belt. They put belts on the drum to compress materials together and cut the belt to specified width with a knife.
Competences and skills
17 ESCO relationsEssential skills and competences 10 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencesthread cemented belts
Thread through the lathe guide the cemented belt cord, spotting the end edge of the base rubber on the drum.
Sector-specific
6 competencesbond rubber plies
Bond plies by insert the finished belt between the pressure rollers and rolling the belt onto the windup rack.
brush rubber cement
Brush rubber cement on closures and valves or on the sides of the already processed rubber plies.
cut rubber plies
Cut the ply to required length using the scissors or knife and bond the plies together with rollers and stitchers.
place V-belts on rack
Place the V-belts on rack after collapsing the drum where the belts were cut.
prepare rubber plies
Prepare the rubber or gum plies for further processing by pulling them from rolls to the letoff rack and arranging them on the table, measured and aligned according to specifications.
set-up drum for rubber
Set-up the drum for rubber pressing by turning the wheel so that the required circumference and sizes are met.
Cross-sector
2 competencesmeasure materials
Measure the raw materials prior to their loading in the mixer or in machines, ensuring they conform with the specifications.
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.
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
1 competenceoperate calender machine
Operate the calender machine which is used to coat and feed plies to the building table.
Cross-sector
5 competencesfasten rubber goods
Fasten ferrules, buckles, straps, to rubber goods.
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.
maintain equipment
Regularly inspect and perform all required activities to maintain the equipment in functional order prior or after its use.
operate forklift
Operate a forklift, a vehicle with a pronged device in front for lifting and carrying heavy loads.
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.