create V-shape wrap
Create V-shape wrap using the rollers to press the belts.
Sectional belt mould assemblers operate the machine that presses belts into a V-shape. They stretch the belt around the mould and start the machine.
Competences and skills
22 ESCO relationsEssential skills and competences 9 competences
Occupation specific
8 competencesposition V-belts on covering machine
Position the V-belts on the covering machines` pulleys, raising them in order to keep the belt taut.
position V-belts on notching machine
Tend machines that notch and measure information on rubber V-belts. Position belts onto expandable wheel of notching machine.
prepare assembled moulds for finishing
Prepare the already assembled moulds for further finishing by setting them between twin parallel power rollers.
secure the liner
Secure the liners by tying the cords around them.
stretch belts
Stretch the belts to fit the moulds, fastening multiple moulds using a metal rod nut.
thread cemented belts
Thread through the lathe guide the cemented belt cord, spotting the end edge of the base rubber on the drum.
thread cloth liner
Thread around moulds the cloth liner already soaked with water.
Sector-specific
1 competenceassemble moulds
Assemble iron moulds using handtools to hoist and bolt sections.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Optional skills and competences 13 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencesfabricate belts
Fabricate transmission and conveyor belts by building up plies of rubberised fabric and gum.
tend V-belt covering machine
Tend the machine that covers the V-bels with rubberized fabrics, making sure the end product is according to specifications.
Sector-specific
4 competencesinsert mould structures
Inject molten raw material into a mould to solidify them using cooling systems.
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.
move filled moulds
Correctly replace filled-up moulds; understand how to load moulds into the oven and how to store filled-up moulds onto a rack.
tend mouldmaking machines
Tend and monitor machines designed for mouldmaking processes, such as mixers, belt conveyors, air conveyors, grabs, and others.
Cross-sector
7 competencesconstruct moulds
Construct moulds for the casting of objects in plaster, clay, glass, plastic or metal. Use casting machines and materials such as rubber, plaster or fibreglass.
extract products from moulds
Remove finished products from moulds and examine them in detail for anomalies.
fill moulds
Fill up moulds with appropriate materials and ingredient mixes.
repair mould defects
Repair mould malfunctions and damage, e.g. cracks or broken edges; use hand tools, mould boxes and patterns.
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.
select mould types
Select the appropriate type and size of mould based on the operation.
use moulding techniques
Use moulding techniques, such as rotational moulding, injection moulding, blow moulding, compression moulding, extrusion moulding and thermo-forming to shape liquid raw materials, such as plastic, ceramic, glass and metal.