fibre machine tender

Description

Fibre machine tenders operate and maintain extrusion machines that form sliver from filaments. They work with synthetic materials such as fiberglass or liquid polymer or non-synthetic materials such as rayon.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

polymerisation composite materials mechanics synthetic materials

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

monitor gauge monitor bushings consult technical resources optimise production processes parameters wind sliver strands troubleshoot remove bead straps set up the controller of a machine monitor valves bind fibreglass filaments use personal protection equipment monitor automated machines

OPTIONALOptional competences

control production flow remotely perform test run maintain equipment measure furnace temperature report defective manufacturing materials inspect quality of products clean equipment keep records of work progress load materials into furnace supply machine operate lifting equipment operate furnace measure materials maintain furnace temperature check quality of raw materials