dip tank operator

Description

Dip tank operators set up and tend dip tanks, which are coating machines, designed to provide otherwise finished work pieces with durable coating by dipping them in a tank of a specific sort of paint, preservative or molten zinc.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards dip-coating process industrial paint health and safety in the workplace dip tank parts

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

woodworking processes manufacturing of metal household articles types of metal manufacturing of weapons and ammunition manufacturing of steam generators ferrous metal processing dipping tank types manufacturing of light metal packaging manufacture of small metal parts metal coating technologies manufacturing of door furniture from metal manufacturing of metal assembly products types of metal manufacturing processes manufacturing of tools types of wood manufacturing of metal containers manufacturing of cutlery types of plastic non-ferrous metal processing

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

tend dip tank wear appropriate protective gear remove inadequate workpieces ensure equipment availability supply machine remove processed workpiece

OPTIONALOptional competences

monitor gauge perform test run clean industrial containers maintain mechanical equipment apply water transfer printing techniques operate metal polishing equipment consult technical resources inspect quality of products distinguish lumber categories galvanise metal workpiece dispose of hazardous waste treat wood keep records of work progress set up the controller of a machine spot metal imperfections dye wood apply preliminary treatment to workpieces advise on machinery malfunctions