compression moulding machine operator
Compression moulding machine operators set up and operate machines to mould plastic products, according to requirements. They select and install dies on press. Compression moulding machine operators weigh the amount of premixed compound needed and pour it into the die well. They regulate the temperature of dies.
Also called: molding machine setter, production operative (plastic moulding), compression molding machine operative, compression moulding machine operative, compression moulding machine setter, compression molding machine setter, moulding machine operative, molding machine operative
- 15
- essential skills
- 24
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 8142
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Essential skills
15- compression moulding machine parts
- dies
- dump batches
- extract products from moulds
- install press dies
- manipulate plastic
- measure materials
- monitor gauge
- monitor valves
- move levers
- optimise production processes parameters
- quality standards
- tend compression moulding machine
- types of plastic
- use personal protection equipment
Optional skills
24- add colour
- adjust curing ovens
- assemble moulds
- construct moulds
- feed hoppers
- finish plastic products
- graphite
- inspect quality of products
- keep records of work progress
- maintain equipment
- maintain moulds
- maintain plastic machinery
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- mechanics
- mix moulding and casting material
- monitor automated machines
- monitor manufacturing impact
- perform loading and unloading operations
- perform test run
- plastic welding
- report defective manufacturing materials
- set up the controller of a machine
- solve technical problems
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