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tyre builder

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Tyre builders build pneumatic tyres from rubber components. They operate machines and handtools.

8141.1.7 ISCO 8141 ESCO source
Competences
24
Groups
4
Essential
14
Optional
10

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Essential knowledge 1 competence

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mechanics

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.

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Essential skills and competences 13 competences

Occupation specific

6 competences
brush solvent

Brush solvent ensuring adhesion of each ply and strength of tires.

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create camelbacks

Create camelbacks by selecting the appropriate measures, rolling them by hand and cutting them using knives.

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form continuous bands

Form continuous bands by cutting the plies at the right splice points and by pressing their ends together.

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operate bead setter

Operate bead setter by activating them in order to press into plies the prefabricated beads.

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operate drum device

Operate the drums performing the pedal depression to allow drums rotation and winding the plies around the drums in order to build pneumatic tires.

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put adhesive on plies

Put adhesive on plies by operating the cement stick on drum edge.

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clean tyres

Clean the completed tyres in order to prepare them for painting.

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operate rollers

Operate the rollers to bond the plies and tread. Set-up the ply stitcher rollers, ensuring they are according to the specified width of stock.

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paint tyres

Paint the completed and cleaned tyres in order to obtain the finished product.

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segregate raw materials

Segregate into batches the raw materials to be further processed.

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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.

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inspect worn tyres

Evaluate the worn tyres and check at possible damages (cuts, cracks, etc) in order to determine possible retread.

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monitor machine operations

Observing machine operations and evaluating product quality thereby ensuring conformity to standards.

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Optional knowledge 5 competences

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business management principles

Principles governing business management methods such as strategy planning, methods of efficient production, people and resources coordination.

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chemistry

The composition, structure, and properties of substances and the processes and transformations that they undergo; the uses of different chemicals and their interactions, production techniques, risk factors, and disposal methods.

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manufacturing processes

The steps required through which a material is transformed into a product, its development and full-scale manufacturing.

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mathematics

Mathematics is the study of topics such as quantity, structure, space, and change. It involves the identification of patterns and formulating new conjectures based on them. Mathematicians strive to prove the truth or falsity of these conjectures. There are many fields of mathematics, some of which are widely used for practical applications.

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physics

The natural science involving the study of matter, motion, energy, force and related notions.

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Optional skills and competences 5 competences

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direct distribution operations

Direct distribution and logistics operations ensuring maximum accuracy and productivity.

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Cross-sector

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assemble goods

Assemble goods coming from in manufacturing processes or in removing activities.

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check quality of raw materials

Check the quality of basic materials used for the production of semi-finished and finished goods by assessing some of its characteristics and, if needed, select samples to be analysed.

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prepare tyres for vulcanization

Prepare tyres for vulcanization by building semi-raw rubber treads onto the already buffed tyre casings.

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sort waste

Manually or automatically sort waste by separating it into its different elements.

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