dip tank parts
The set-up and different parts of a dip-coating machine, or dip tank, such as the tank made from noncombustible material, drain board, steel supports, rack and pinion, cylinder lifting, and lifting yoke.
Rubber dipping machine operators dip forms into liquid latex to manufacture rubber products such as balloons, finger cots or prophylactics. They mix the latex and pour it into the machine. Rubber dipping machine operators take a sample of latex goods after final dip and weigh it. They add ammonia or more latex to machine if the product does not meet requirements.
Competences and skills
36 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
3 competencesdipping tank types
The various types of tanks used for coating and dipping processes, such as hydro dipping tank, paint dip tank, and others.
personal protective equipment
Types of protective materials and equipment foreseen for various types of tasks such as general or specialised cleaning activities.
Essential skills and competences 13 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencetip latex within industrial processes
Pour liquid latex from drums into cans and into machine holding tanks.
Sector-specific
7 competencesanalyse latex samples
Analyse the already weighted samples of latex in order to check if the specified parameters, such as density, are according to the formula.
dump contents into vat
Dump the content into vat filled with water in order to avoid explosion when the heat accumulation is too high.
fill the vat with specific ingredients
Fill the vat with the necessary ingredients for acid neutralisation starting with warm water and steam of air and finishing with soda ash.
mix ingredients with latex
Mix the specified compounds together with latex by using the agitators.
operate latex transfer pump
Operate the pump which transfers latex into mixing tanks, making sure the density of the obtained latex is according to specification.
process latex mixtures
Process latex mixtures using control panels in order to obtain rubber products such as foam rubber sheets, balloons or finger cots.
weigh materials
Weigh materials and products, record weight and other relevant data on tags or labels.
Cross-sector
5 competencescollect samples for analysis
Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory analysis.
- Scope note
- Follow the procedures required for the collection of materials and products for laboratory analysis.
mix chemicals
Mix chemical substances safely according to recipe, using the proper dosages.
optimise production processes parameters
Optimise and maintain the parameters of the production process such as flow, temperature or pressure.
tend dip tank
Tend a manufacturing machine designed to coat workpiece surfaces by applying dip-coating machine processes, monitor and operate it according to regulations.
use personal protection equipment
Make use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.
Optional knowledge 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competencebatch tank types
Variety of batch tanks such as vertical batch tanks, vertical batch tanks, cone bottom batch tanks, cone bottom batch tanks, and batch tank lids and their correct operation according to requirements.
Cross-sector
3 competencesanalytical chemistry
Instruments and methods used to separate, identify and quantify matter-the chemical components of natural and artificial materials and solutions.
electrical equipment regulations
The national and international regulations with regards to the use and manufacture of electrical equipment on the workfloor. These regulations provide rules and guidelines on topics such as general risk management, electrical equipment manufacture, electrical equipment testing, electrical equipment installation, warning labels, and certificates.
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.
Optional skills and competences 16 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
7 competencesinsert bladders in sport balls
Squeeze bladders made out of rubber or plastic materials such as latex or polyuethane inside the skin of the ball.
maintain furnace temperature
Monitor and govern the pyrometer to control the furnace temperature.
measure chemical substance viscosity
Measure the viscosity of the mixed ingredients by using a viscosimeter.
operate pneumatic conveyor chutes
Use air-conveyor chutes to transfer products or mixtures from containers to storage tanks.
stir rubber cement mixture
Stir the mixture for producing liquid rubber cement by electrically driven paddles or by hand paddles.
tend discharge conveyor
Operate and monitor the equipment used to move bulk material, such as blended granules, from one place to another.
test alkalinity
Test the alkalinity of the caustic soda, adding soda or water as required.
Cross-sector
9 competencesclean equipment
Perform cleaning routines after equipment use.
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.
maintain equipment
Regularly inspect and perform all required activities to maintain the equipment in functional order prior or after its use.
manage waste
Manage or dispose of significant amounts of waste materials and/or hazardous materials, in accordance with legislation, thereby respecting environmental and company responsibilities. Ensure required licenses and permits are in place and reasonable management practices, industry standards, or commonly accepted farming practices followed.
green
- Scope note
- Includes recycling regulations.
manipulate rubber
Manipulate the shape, properties and size of raw rubber material.
measure materials
Measure the raw materials prior to their loading in the mixer or in machines, ensuring they conform with the specifications.
monitor manufacturing impact
Check the impact of manufacturing machinery on the environment, analysing temperature levels, water quality and air pollution.
green
perform loading and unloading operations
Load and unload materials from containers, manually or using appropriate tools. Load hoppers, containers, or conveyors to feed machines with products, using tools such as forklifts, transfer augers, suction gates, shovels, or pitchforks.
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.