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lacquer maker

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Lacquer makers operate and maintain laquers and syntetic paints mixers and jar mills, making sure the end product is according to formula.

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Competences
32
Groups
4
Essential
13
Optional
19

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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 12 competences

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heat lacquer mixture

Heat the prepared mixture in order to obtain the wax on the top of the solution.

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operate jar mill

Operate the jar grinding mill in order to mix and produce lacquers making sure the parameters and specifications are according to formulas.

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select lacquer ingredients

Select the correct types and amounts of lacquer ingredients such as thinners, pigmens or gims, placing them in the mill.

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measure chemical substance viscosity

Measure the viscosity of the mixed ingredients by using a viscosimeter.

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work safely with chemicals

Take the necessary precautions for storing, using and disposing chemical products.

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add colour

Add the required colour according to specifications for tinting batch.

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measure materials

Measure the raw materials prior to their loading in the mixer or in machines, ensuring they conform with the specifications.

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prepare chemical samples

Prepare the specific samples such as gas, liquid or solid samples in order for them to be ready for analysis, labeling and storing samples according to specifications.

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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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quality and cycle time optimisation

The most optimal rotation or cycle time and over-all quality of a tool or a machine's processes.

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Optional skills and competences 18 competences

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spray test panel

Spray the lacquer test panel using a spray gun.

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clean mixer

Perform the cleaning of mixers in order to prepare them for mixing different types of compounds.

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handle delivery of raw materials

Receive raw materials from the suppliers. Check their quality and accuracy and move them into the warehouse. Make sure that raw materials are adequately stored until they are required by the production department.

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monitor stock level

Evaluate how much stock is used and determine what should be ordered.

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communicate with external laboratories

Communicate with the external analytical laboratories in order to manage the required external testing process.

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dispose of hazardous waste

Dispose of dangerous materials such as chemical or radioactive substances according to environmental and to health and safety regulations.

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ensure compliance with environmental legislation

Monitor activities and perform tasks ensuring compliance with standards involving environmental protection and sustainability, and amend activities in the case of changes in environmental legislation. Ensure that the processes are compliant with environment regulations and best practices.

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optimise production processes parameters

Optimise and maintain the parameters of the production process such as flow, temperature or pressure.

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perform laboratory tests

Carry out tests in a laboratory to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific research and product testing.

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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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perform product testing

Test processed workpieces or products for basic faults.

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program a CNC controller

Set up the desired product design in the CNC controller of the CNC machine for product manufacturing.

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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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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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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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report test findings

Report test results with a focus on findings and recommendations, differentiating results by levels of severity. Include relevant information from the test plan and outline the test methodologies, using metrics, tables, and visual methods to clarify where needed.

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work ergonomically

Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.

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write batch record documentation

Write reports on the manufactured batches history taking into account the raw data, tests performed and compliance to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) of each batch of product.

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