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.
Record press operators tend a machine that presses vinyl with a negative impression of a master disc. As pressure is applied, the vinyl is forced into the grooves of the master disc and a playable record is obtained.
Competences and skills
29 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
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Cross-sector
1 competenceEssential skills and competences 10 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencesdetect flaws in record
Examine record for flaws such as discolouration and scratches.
operate record press
Operate the steam-hydraulic press that moulds plastic compounds into phonograph records. They can also be used for the pressing of handmade paper.
Sector-specific
2 competencesoperate hydraulic machinery controls
Use correctly the controls of specialized machinery by turning valves, handwheels, or rheostats to move and control flow of fuels, water, and dry or liquid binders to machines.
place record labels
Place record labels over top and bottom centre pins of the press, manually or by the use of lacquers.
Cross-sector
6 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.
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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.
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.
troubleshoot
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
Optional knowledge 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
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0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
4 competenceselectroplating metal materials
The various processes various materials used for electroplating may produce, such as copper plating, silver plating, nickle plating, gold plating, embossed gold plating, degreasing, and others.
electroplating processes
The various metalworking processes using electric current to form metal coating on an electrode and on the workpiece, such as pulse electroplating, pulse electrodeposition, brush electroplating, and others.
hydraulics
The power transmission systems that use the force of flowing liquids to transmit power.
vinyl records
Rare vinyl records and record labels.
Optional skills and competences 14 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencemould vinyl records
Mould vinyl records by placing plastic compounds into the press mould, starting the press cycle under which it forms a record. Place the record onto the edge trimmer, rotating the record against circular blades to trim flash the record edge.
Sector-specific
1 competenceretain record samples
Retain record samples for eventual audio testing.
Cross-sector
12 competencesadd colour
Add the required colour according to specifications for tinting batch.
apply 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.
keep records of work progress
Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.
maintain hydraulic systems
Perform routine maintenance and repairs on systems which use pressurised fluids to provide power to machines and equipment.
measure materials
Measure the raw materials prior to their loading in the mixer or in machines, ensuring they conform with the specifications.
monitor electroplating baths
Control the temperature and changing composition of the solution composed of different chemical components and used to cover a surface with a thin layer of metal.
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.
remove processed workpiece
Remove individual workpieces after processing, from the manufacturing machine or the machine tool. In case of a conveyor belt this involves quick, continuous movement.
tend electroplating machine
Tend a metalworking machine designed to coat metal surfaces by using electric current to form metal coatings on an electrode and on the workpiece, 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.