Description
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.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
dump batchesmeasure materialstend compression moulding machinemanipulate plasticmonitor valvesmonitor gaugeinstall press diesuse personal protection equipmentmove leversextract products from mouldsoptimise production processes parametersconstruct mouldsmonitor manufacturing impactperform test runset up the controller of a machinefeed hoppersmonitor automated machinesmaintain mouldsperform loading and unloading operationsfinish plastic productssolve technical problemsmix moulding and casting materialreport defective manufacturing materialsinspect quality of productsmaintain equipmentkeep records of work progressadd colourassemble mouldsmaintain plastic machineryadjust curing ovens