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foam rubber mixer

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Foam rubber mixers tend the machine that mixes foam rubber particles with liquid latex. They weigh the right amount of ingredients and pour mixtures into moulds to make cushions and matresses.

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Competences
18
Groups
3
Essential
9
Optional
9

Competences and skills

18 ESCO relations
Essential skills and competences 9 competences

Occupation specific

2 competences
adjust scraper bars

Adjust the dimensions of the scraper bars, using the belt conveyor, so that they are according to the specified rubber sheeting parameters.

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check cured rubber

Check the dimensions of cured rubber using the rule.

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Sector-specific

5 competences
analyse 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.

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mix ingredients with latex

Mix the specified compounds together with latex by using the agitators.

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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.

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process latex mixtures

Process latex mixtures using control panels in order to obtain rubber products such as foam rubber sheets, balloons or finger cots.

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stir rubber cement mixture

Stir the mixture for producing liquid rubber cement by electrically driven paddles or by hand paddles.

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2 competences
adjust curing ovens

Adjust the temperature of the curing ovens by turning dials so that it is set to the correct parameters.

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match product moulds

Changing moulds to match product specification. Run test samples and check for proper specifications.

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Optional knowledge 7 competences

Occupation specific

1 competence
manufacturing of mattresses

The manufacture of rubber, plastic or fitted (for example with springs or stuffing) mattresses and mattress supports.

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Sector-specific

3 competences
manufacturing of daily use goods

The manufacturing of items used in the daily life, personal use or daily practice. These products include protective safety equipment, drawing equipment, stamps, umbrellas, cigarette lighters, baskets, candles, and many other miscellaneous articles.

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manufacturing of sports equipment

The manufacture of products and equipment used for both outdoor and indoor sports activities, such as balls, rackets, ski's, surfboards, fishing, hunting, skating or fitness centre equipment.

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types of storage facilities

Different types of devices and facilities used to hold information and their quality criterias.

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Cross-sector

3 competences
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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hydraulics

The power transmission systems that use the force of flowing liquids to transmit power.

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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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Optional skills and competences 2 competences

Occupation specific

0 competences

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Sector-specific

1 competence
store goods

Arrange and store goods in areas outside of customers' display.

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Cross-sector

1 competence
operate grinding hand tools

Operate a variety of hand tools designed for grinding production materials, such as angle grinders, die grinders, grindstones, bench grinders, and others.

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