vacuum forming machine operator

Description

Vacuum forming machine operators tend, control, and maintain machines that heat sheets of plastic before moving them around a mould, using vacuum-suction; when these sheets become cool, they are permanently set in the shape of the mould.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards coating substances

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

manufacturing of daily use goods manufacturing of sports equipment

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

monitor gauge consult technical resources prepare mould for vacuum forming operate vacuum machines optimise production processes parameters monitor processing environment conditions troubleshoot extract products from moulds control temperature set up the controller of a machine supply machine heat up vacuum forming medium use personal protection equipment

OPTIONALOptional competences

control production flow remotely perform test run maintain equipment manage waste create vacuum forming mould maintain moulds report defective manufacturing materials inspect quality of products cut vacuum formed workpiece perform product testing clean equipment solve technical problems keep records of work progress repair mould defects