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moulding machine technician

Moulding machine technicians service machinery used in the casting and moulding of plastics and other materials.

Description

Moulding machine technicians service machinery used in the casting and moulding of plastics and other materials. They calibrate the equipment, perform maintenance activities, examine finished products and repair faults.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

types of moulding mechanics

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

pneumatics electronics hydraulics

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

perform test run use measurement instruments consult technical resources perform maintenance on installed equipment maintain moulds replace defect components operate soldering equipment troubleshoot use testing equipment record test data conduct routine machinery checks repair mould defects resolve equipment malfunctions

OPTIONALOptional competences

operate welding equipment install electrical and electronic equipment tend mouldmaking machines install hydraulic systems maintain electronic equipment perform ICT troubleshooting order supplies install pneumatic systems apply technical communication skills inspect quality of products maintain hydraulic systems maintain electrical equipment advise on safety improvements prepare compliance documents write records for repairs estimate restoration costs provide customer information related to repairs

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)