7297-11 Clay Products Machine Operator
Produces clay products such as bricks, tiles, insulators, porcelain and pottery ware using machines to shape and fire.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate II or higher qualification or at least 1 years relevant experience.
Tasks Include:
- selects dies, cores, rings and cutter assemblies for installation
- sets controls on automatic cut-off knives or wires to cut extruded clay
- starts mixing machines and adjusts valves to feed and regulate the flow of ingredients
- starts pug mills and turns valves to add water and oil to mixtures or decrease pressure in pug mills
- monitors the flow of clay and clay products into machines and adjusts valves and controls until products meet specifications
- maintains equipment and examines products to detect faults
- operates vertical or horizontal lathes to cut and shape unfired clayware or similar materials, and smooths surfaces
- loads, unloads and operates kilns
- may adjust automatic machines according to patterns specified by work orders or drawings
Specialisations:
Brick Extruder Operator
Porcelain Turner
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