coating substances
The various types of coating, providing a workpiece with one or more finishing layers of resins, powders, inactive and insoluble fillers, waxes, gums, plasticisers, colouring materials, lacquer, and others.
Optical disc moulding machine operators tend moulding machines that melts polycarbonate pellets and inject the plastic into a mould cavity. The plastic is then cooled and solidifies, bearing the marks that can be digitally read.
Competences and skills
29 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
2 competencesquality standards
The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.
Essential skills and competences 10 competences
Occupation specific
2 competenceselectroform
Electroform music or computer data from a glass master on a nickel submaster in a chemical bath.
run test pressings
Run a series of test pressings, testing both the stamper and the moulded disc before initiating the production process.
Sector-specific
1 competenceplace record labels
Place record labels over top and bottom centre pins of the press, manually or by the use of lacquers.
Cross-sector
7 competencesmanipulate plastic
Manipulate the properties, shape and size of plastic.
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.
digital
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.
digital
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.
tend injection moulding machine
Operate and monitor a machine that contains a reciprocating screw that forces the raw material forwards while inducing melting, and injects the molten plastic into a mould.
trim excess material
Trim surplus material of fabric such as fiberglass mats, cloth, plastics or rubber.
troubleshoot
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
Optional knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencemaster disc manufacturing
The process used to create the mould needed for the production of compact discs. During this process, a plate of glass is polished, coated with a primer and a photoresistant coating, cured in an oven, etched with the data, and finally coated with a thin layer of nickel and vanadium.
Sector-specific
1 competencescreen printing process
This consists of preparing the screen or image carrier, squeegee, and the ink. During this process, ink is pressed through a screen on a certain surface.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Optional skills and competences 15 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
5 competencesfeed mirror machine
Feed the glass silvering machine with mirror glass.
handle etching chemicals
Brush or smear acid over mechanic engraving tools, in order to improve the visibility of the inscriptions.
prepare workpieces for engraving
Prepare mechanical tools and workpieces for engraving by polishing their surface and bevelling the workpiece to remove sharp edges. Polishing is done using different sandpapers and sand films which applied from rougher ones to very fine ones.
prepare workpieces for etching
Prepare mechanical tools and work pieces for etching by polishing their surface and bevelling the work piece to remove sharp edges. Polishing is done using different sandpapers and sand films which are applied and vary from rough to very fine ones.
retain record samples
Retain record samples for eventual audio testing.
Cross-sector
10 competencesapply a protective layer
Apply a layer of protective solutions such as permethrine to protect the product from damage such as corrosion, fire or parasites, using a spray gun or paintbrush.
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.
extract products from moulds
Remove finished products from moulds and examine them in detail for anomalies.
keep records of work progress
Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.
oversee quality control
Monitor and assure the quality of the provided goods or services by overseeing that all the factors of the production meet quality requirements. Supervise product inspection and testing.
pack fragile items for transportation
Pack fragile items such as glass panes or glass objects using the appropriate boxes and cushioning materials such as air-encapsulated plastic or customised foam enclosures to make sure the content will not move during transportation.
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.
record production data for quality control
Keep records of the machine's faults, interventions and irregularities for quality control.
tend stamping press
Tend an automated or semi-automated stamping press, monitor and operate it, according to regulations.
wear appropriate protective gear
Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.