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.
Rubber products machine operators operate machines which knead, blend, calender, mould, extrude and cure rubber products from natural and synthetic rubber. They measure the ingredients for mixing and load them into the machine. Rubber products machine operators monitor and control the tempature, pressure and speed during production.
Competences and skills
39 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
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Sector-specific
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1 competenceEssential skills and competences 10 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencesfill the rubber processing machine
Load the processing machine with the correct raw or semi-processed materials such as rubber, pigment or other chemicals according to the formula specification.
monitor rubber processing conditions
Oversee the production parameters and conditions, making sure the rubber products quality is as expected.
Sector-specific
1 competenceadjust the rubber machines
Set up the rubber machines as required by specifications, regulating their speed, pressure and temperature.
Cross-sector
7 competencesavoid contamination
Avoid the mixing or contamination of materials.
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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.
optimise production processes parameters
Optimise and maintain the parameters of the production process such as flow, temperature or pressure.
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.
select material to process
Perform the selection of the proper materials to be processed, ensuring they are according to specifications.
troubleshoot
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
work safely with machines
Check and safely operate machines and equipment required for your work according to manuals and instructions.
- Scope note
- Includes more generally used small electrical and mechanical tools like drills, manual sawing machines, washing machines, sewing machines, etc. that are also used in non professional environment.
Optional knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
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Cross-sector
1 competencequality and cycle time optimisation
The most optimal rotation or cycle time and over-all quality of a tool or a machine's processes.
Optional skills and competences 27 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceprepare rubber sheets
Prepare the sheets of rubber with the help of the calendar and autoclave machine.
Sector-specific
10 competencesclean mixer
Perform the cleaning of mixers in order to prepare them for mixing different types of compounds.
ensure stock storage safety
Ensure that products are stored appropriately. Keep in line with safety procedures.
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.
insert bladders in sport balls
Squeeze bladders made out of rubber or plastic materials such as latex or polyuethane inside the skin of the ball.
monitor stock level
Evaluate how much stock is used and determine what should be ordered.
monitor storage space
Supervise and organise the area in which products are stored.
operate rubber mixing machine
Operate the internal mixer and the Two Roll Mill used for raw materials mixing, aiming to have as output dry rubber products.
segregate raw materials
Segregate into batches the raw materials to be further processed.
stir rubber cement mixture
Stir the mixture for producing liquid rubber cement by electrically driven paddles or by hand paddles.
work safely with chemicals
Take the necessary precautions for storing, using and disposing chemical products.
Cross-sector
16 competencesadd colour
Add the required colour according to specifications for tinting batch.
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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inspect quality of products
Use various techniques to ensure the product quality is respecting the quality standards and specifications. Oversee defects, packaging and sendbacks of products to different production departments.
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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operate machines for the rubber extrusion process
Operate the extruder machine and the curing press aiming to cure and extrude rubber products.
perform laboratory tests
Carry out tests in a laboratory to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific research and product testing.
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.
perform product testing
Test processed workpieces or products for basic faults.
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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read standard blueprints
Read and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.
record production data for quality control
Keep records of the machine's faults, interventions and irregularities for quality control.
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.
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.
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.
wear appropriate protective gear
Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.
work ergonomically
Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.