injection moulding operator

Description

Injection moulding operators operate and monitor injection moulding machines, in order to cast products from thermoplastic materials. They regulate the temperature, pressure, and volume of plastic, according to pre-defined specifications. Injection moulding operators also remove finished products and cut-away excess material, using a knife or other hand tools.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards dies injection moulding machine parts

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

manufacturing of daily use goods types of moulding manufacturing of sports equipment medical devices types of waxes manufacturing of jewellery plastic welding jewellery processes mechanics types of plastic

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

monitor gauge tend injection moulding machine consult technical resources install press dies optimise production processes parameters troubleshoot trim excess material set up the controller of a machine monitor valves use personal protection equipment monitor automated machines

OPTIONALOptional competences

perform test run tend blow moulding machine maintain equipment finish plastic products grind wasted plastic maintain moulds feed hoppers report defective manufacturing materials inspect quality of products add colour extract products from moulds solve technical problems keep records of work progress melt wax operate lifting equipment mix moulding and casting material select mould types move filled moulds