cover V-belts with fabric
Cover V-belts drawing fabric through the crimping device while the machine is rotating the guide roll on which the belt is set.
V-belt coverers operate machines that cover belts with rubberised fabric. They cut the fabric after one revolution of the belt.
Competences and skills
15 ESCO relationsEssential skills and competences 8 competences
Occupation specific
6 competencescut rubberized fabrics
Cut the fabric after each revolution of the belt.
label belts
Label each belt with the specific identification band.
position V-belts on covering machine
Position the V-belts on the covering machines` pulleys, raising them in order to keep the belt taut.
press rubberized fabrics
Manually press the rubberized fabrics against the belt using fingers and the awl.
tend V-belt covering machine
Tend the machine that covers the V-bels with rubberized fabrics, making sure the end product is according to specifications.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
2 competencesapply health and safety standards
Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.
use personal protection equipment
Make use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.
Optional knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
1 competencefabric types
Woven, non-woven, knitted fabrics and netting fabrics, technical fabrics such as Gore-Tex and Gannex.
Optional skills and competences 6 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
6 competencesfasten rubber goods
Fasten ferrules, buckles, straps, to rubber goods.
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.
measure materials
Measure the raw materials prior to their loading in the mixer or in machines, ensuring they conform with the specifications.
operate forklift
Operate a forklift, a vehicle with a pronged device in front for lifting and carrying heavy loads.
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.