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laminating machine operator

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Laminating machine operators tend a machine that applies a plastic layer to paper to strenghten it and protect it from wetness and stains.

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Competences
29
Groups
4
Essential
13
Optional
16

Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 3 competences

Occupation specific

1 competence
types of laminators

The different kinds of laminating machines, such as the pouch, heated roll, and cold roll laminator. A pouch laminator fixes plastic layers on two sides of the paper in a heating and gluing process, where a cold roll laminator uses a plastic roll to coat the paper. The heated roll laminator uses heat rollers to melt the lamination film on the paper with glue.

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Sector-specific

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types of paper

The different criteria used to determine differences in paper types such as coarseness and thickness, and the different fabrication methods and wood types from which the types of paper stem.

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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.

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Essential skills and competences 10 competences

Occupation specific

1 competence
operate laminating machine

Set up and start the lamination process, where a sheet of paper is inserted in a machine and slid through two rolls on metal bars ('mandrels'), where a plastic film is added. These processes also involve heating and gluing.

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produce samples

Take a sample from the manufacturing machine, present it to a supervisor, make sure the right adjustments are made and quality or company standards are met.

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read job ticket instructions

Understand instructions from the cards accompanying job orders and set up or run the machine based on these statements.

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Cross-sector

7 competences
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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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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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.

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troubleshoot

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

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wear appropriate protective gear

Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.

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work safely with machines

Check and safely operate machines and equipment required for your work according to manuals and instructions.

Scope note
Includes more generally used small electrical and mechanical tools like drills, manual sawing machines, washing machines, sewing machines, etc. that are also used in non professional environment.
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Optional knowledge 1 competence

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Cross-sector

1 competence
printed goods processes

The various types and characteristics of producing printed goods such as catalogues, flyers, etc.

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Optional skills and competences 15 competences

Occupation specific

0 competences

No competences in this bucket.

Sector-specific

6 competences
adjust cut sizes

Adjust cut sizes and depths of cutting tools. Adjust heights of worktables and machine-arms.

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make folding styles

Read the folding package or ticket information and decide on a folding style, adjusting the page to the width of the folding depth.

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operate collating machine

Set up and monitor the machine that automatically sorts the different pages of documents.

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operate creasing machinery

Feed material squarely into the machine and check that the position of cuts and creases is correct, without damage. Produce a sample to match required standards and to possibly make adjustments.

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prepare wood production reports

Prepare reports on wood technology production and progressive development of wood based materials.

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prevent paper jams

Overlook the insertion and output of finished products in order to prevent paper jams.

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9 competences
clean equipment

Perform cleaning routines after equipment use.

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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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follow a brief

Interpret and meet requirements and expectations, as discussed and agreed upon with the customers.

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keep records of work progress

Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.

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monitor gauge

Oversee the data presented by a gauge concerning the measurement of pressure, temperature, thickness of a material, and others.

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pack goods

Pack different kinds of goods such as finished manufactured products or goods in use. Pack goods by hand in boxes, bags and other types of containers.

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perform machine maintenance

Perform regular maintenance, possibly including corrections and alterations, on a machine or machine tool to ensure it remains in a proper productive state.

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record production data for quality control

Keep records of the machine's faults, interventions and irregularities for quality control.

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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.

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