ISCO Occupation Group 8121.2 Extrusion Machine Operator
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Extrusion Machine Operator: Extrusion machine operators set up, monitor and maintain machines which heat or melt raw materials, and pull or push the heated material through a shaped die to form it into a continuous profile with a preset cross section such as tubes, pipes and sheeting. They may also clean and maintain the equipment.
Essential Skills
- Troubleshoot
- Monitor Moving Workpiece In A Machine
- Quality Standards
- Set Up The Controller Of A Machine
- Dies
- Remove Processed Workpiece
- Monitor Automated Machines
- Extrusion Processes
- Perform Test Run
- Replace Die
- Ensure Equipment Availability
- Supply Machine
- Consult Technical Resources
- Remove Inadequate Workpieces
Optional Skills
- Types Of Metal
- Provide Advice To Technicians
- Monitor Gauge
- Manufacturing Of Metal Household Articles
- Types Of Metal Manufacturing Processes
- Ferrous Metal Processing
- Check Quality Of Raw Materials
- Wear Appropriate Protective Gear
- Operate Lifting Equipment
- Manufacturing Of Tools
- Manufacturing Of Door Furniture From Metal
- Manufacturing Of Metal Assembly Products
- Perform Machine Maintenance
- Record Production Data For Quality Control
- Statistical Process Control
- Quality And Cycle Time Optimisation
- Manufacturing Of Steam Generators
- Interpret Geometric Dimensions And Tolerances
- Use Cam Software
- Work Ergonomically
- Types Of Plastic
- Manufacturing Of Weapons And Ammunition
- Manufacturing Of Cutlery
- Perform Product Testing
- Mark Processed Workpiece
- Monitor Conveyor Belt
- Metal Forming Technologies
- Read Standard Blueprints
- Tend Hot Extrusion Machine
- Tend Cold Extrusion Machine
- Manufacturing Of Light Metal Packaging
- Program A Cnc Controller
- Monitor Stock Level
Alternative Names
- Extrusion Machine Tender
- Plastic Extrusion Operator
- Extruder Tender Operative
- Extruder Operating Apprentice
- Extrusion Operator
- Extrusion Press Technician
- Extruder Machine Tendering Operator
- Metal Extrusion Machine Operator
- Extruder Machine Tender
- Extruder Machine Setting Operative
- Hot Extrusion Press Operator
- Hot Extrusion Machine Operator
- Extruding Machine Technician
- Extruder Operating Technician
- Extruder Machine Operator
- Extrusion Machine Setter
- Extruder Tender
- Extrusion Press Operator
- Cold Extrusion Machine Operator
- Extruder Machine Setter
- Extruder Operator
- Plastic Extrusion Machine Operator
- Cold Extrusion Press Operator
- Extruder Operative
- Extruding Machine Operator
- Extrusion Machine Worker
- Extrusion Machine Operative
