cake press operator

Description

Cake press operators set up and tend the hydraulic presses that compress and bake plastic chips into cake moulds to produce plastic sheets. They regulate and adjust the pressure and temperature.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards hydraulic press parts plastic resins types of plastic

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

types of moulding mechanics hydraulics

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

monitor gauge set press-cycle time fill moulds consult technical resources optimise production processes parameters ensure mould uniformity troubleshoot extract products from moulds trim excess material operate hydraulic machinery controls set up the controller of a machine monitor valves operate rollers use personal protection equipment monitor automated machines move filled moulds

OPTIONALOptional competences

perform test run maintain equipment pallets loading replace filled pallets maintain moulds feed hoppers report defective manufacturing materials inspect quality of products add colour carry out work-related measurements solve technical problems keep records of work progress write batch record documentation assemble moulds operate lifting equipment mix moulding and casting material measure materials