Occupation

731334 Rubber Production Machine Operator

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2024, Version 1.0

731334 Rubber Production Machine Operator

Operates machines to manufacture rubber products.

Specialisations

  • Conveyor Belt Technician
  • Rubber Belt Splicer
  • Rubber Liner
  • Tyre Retreader

Skill level: 4

Main tasks

  • Monitors the functioning of rubber processing machinery producing products
  • Sets up and calibrates rubber processing machines based on the specific production requirements
  • Operates controls to regulate temperature, pressure, speed and flow of operation to achieve desired rubber quality
  • Measures and loads raw rubber materials, items and ingredients for mixing into machines and feeding mechanisms
  • Monitors operations, regulates material supply, and adds chemicals and colorants to mixture
  • Examines finished rubber products for defects and conformity to specifications