Description
Record press operators tend a machine that presses vinyl with a negative impression of a master disc. As pressure is applied, the vinyl is forced into the grooves of the master disc and a playable record is obtained.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
perform test runset up the controller of a machinemonitor automated machinestroubleshootmanipulate plasticdetect flaws in recordsupply machineoperate record pressplace record labelsoperate hydraulic machinery controlsrecord production data for quality controlapply a protective layermeasure materialswear appropriate protective gearperform machine maintenancemould vinyl recordstend electroplating machineremove processed workpieceretain record samplesmaintain hydraulic systemsmonitor electroplating bathskeep records of work progressadd colourpack fragile items for transportation