ISCO Occupation Group 8142.3 Compression Moulding Machine Operator
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
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.
Essential Skills
- Move Levers
- Quality Standards
- Monitor Valves
- Manipulate Plastic
- Dump Batches
- Types Of Plastic
- Install Press Dies
- Monitor Gauge
- Extract Products From Moulds
- Compression Moulding Machine Parts
- Tend Compression Moulding Machine
- Optimise Production Processes Parameters
- Dies
- Measure Materials
- Use Personal Protection Equipment
Optional Skills
- Maintain Equipment
- Graphite
- Manufacturing Of Sports Equipment
- Maintain Mould Parts
- Mix Moulding And Casting Material
- Inspect Quality Of Products
- Mechanics
- Plastic Welding
- Finish Plastic Products
- Assemble Moulds
- Keep Records Of Work Progress
- Monitor Environmental Parameters
- Add Colour
- Construct Moulds
- Set Up The Controller Of A Machine
- Perform Loading And Unloading Operations
- Perform Test Run
- Clean Moulds
- Manufacturing Of Daily Use Goods
- Monitor Automated Machines
- Adjust Curing Ovens
- Report Defective Manufacturing Materials
- Maintain Plastic Machinery
- Feed Hoppers
Alternative Names
- Molding Machine Setter
- Production Operative (Plastic Moulding)
- Compression Molding Machine Operative
- Compression Moulding Machine Operative
- Compression Molding Machine Operator
- Compression Moulding Machine Setter
- Compression Molding Machine Setter
- Moulding Machine Operative
- Molding Machine Operative
- Production Operator (Plastic Moulding)
- Moulding Machine Setter
