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Sector : 11 - Mechanical Manufacturing Info

8725 Press Operator Helper

M725
Field of application Press operator helpers work in rubber, plastic or composite manufacturing plants that use injection, compression or transfer moulding processes.
Other job titles Helper-rubber, plastic or composite manufacturing; production helper

510 - Prepare materials and tools for production 2

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Clear understanding of the work to be done
  • Availability of all materials needed
  • Materials in good condition

Tasks

  • Receive instructions from the person in charge.
  • Read the work order or specifications.
  • Verify that materials and tools (hand tools, cleaning products, packaging materials, etc.) are available.
  • Select materials, in accordance with instructions. Optional task or competency
  • Verify the compliance of materials and tools.
  • Verify the compliance of protective equipment, and put it on.
  • Replace defective materials, if necessary.
  • Place materials in the designated areas.

822501 - Prepare raw materials for moulding 2

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Compliance with production priorities
  • Accurate identification of raw materials needed
  • Proper application of work techniques
  • Proper supply of workstations without stock shortages
  • Respectful exchanges with coworkers
  • Accurate calculations and data provided
  • Order and cleanliness

Tasks

  • Prepare the mix: consult the formula, select the ingredients, calculate the quantities required, weigh the ingredients, etc.
  • Make the mix. Optional task or competency
  • Ensure proper conditioning of the mix. Optional task or competency
  • Select other raw materials required by different workstations in accordance with the instructions received. Optional task or competency
  • Prepare extruded parts or rubber preforms. Optional task or competency
  • Check that raw materials conform with company standards.
  • Provide raw materials to labourers who stock different workstations.
  • Notify the person in charge when inventories are low.
  • Provide data for inventory purposes.

822502 - Assist the employees in charge of setting up and shutting down the press Optional task or competency 1

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Observance of procedures for operating equipment
  • Close collaboration with team members

Tasks

  • Help set up moulds.
  • Help install and adjust accessories.
  • Help dismantle moulds.
  • Help dismantle accessories.

822503 - Assist the operator in manufacturing parts on a press 2

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Compliance with quality standards
  • Staying within the limits of the occupation
  • Proper application of work techniques
  • Proper application of equipment shutdown procedures
  • Proper use of equipment
  • Appropriate output maintained on presses
  • Immediate notification of any irregularity or problem
  • Close collaboration with team members

Tasks

  • Prepare the mould. Optional task or competency
  • Feed raw materials into the press, in accordance with the production process used (injection, compression, transfer moulding).
  • Insert materials (input, reinforcement, metal part, etc.) into the moulds.
  • Check the parameters of the press (temperature, pressure, speed, quantity, etc.).
  • Verify the quality of the parts.
  • Detect any irregularities on the press (noise, smell, leak, etc.), and notify the person in charge.
  • Remove parts from moulds. Optional task or competency
  • Perform emergency shutdowns and notify the person in charge.

512 - Perform finishing operations Optional task or competency 2

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Observance of manufacturer’s specifications
  • Proper use of tools
  • Meticulous work
  • Order and cleanliness

Tasks

  • Cut off excess material.
  • Trim, sand, polish parts, etc.
  • Assemble, glue, spot-weld components, etc. Optional task or competency
  • Print logos, patterns, instructions, etc. Optional task or competency
  • Apply coating (silicone, primer, powder coating, etc.). Optional task or competency
  • Verify the quality of the work.

513 - Verify the quality of finished or semi-finished products Optional task or competency 2

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • staying within the limits of the occupation
  • Appropriate use of measuring instruments
  • Compliance with product specifications and quality standards
  • Accurate data

Tasks

  • Check extruded products (visual inspection, control checklist, measurements, etc.).
  • Identify the nonconformity of certain products.
  • Correct nonconformity problems that are within the limits of the occupation, if applicable, or send defective products to the designated areas.
  • Affix seals or labels on approved products.
  • Fill out the control sheets.
  • Send approved products to the designated areas.

546 - Package products 2

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Observance of manufacturer’s specifications
  • Accurate data
  • Proper use of equipment

Tasks

  • Place products in containers.
  • Prepare labels.
  • Package and label the containers.
  • Make sure the contents and label match.
  • Stack containers on pallets.
  • Wrap in stretch wrap and affix label.
  • Move pallets to the designated area, using manual equipment.

822504 - Help maintain the work area and press 1

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Observance of maintenance schedule
  • staying within the limits of the occupation
  • Proper application of work techniques
  • Use of appropriate cleaning materials and products
  • Cleanliness of press
  • Concern for using materials sparingly
  • Demonstration of ability to work in a team

Tasks

  • Put away and sort all work materials.
  • Make sure that all the materials and products needed to clean the press are available.
  • Lock out the press according to established procedure. Optional task or competency
  • Clean the internal and external parts of the press.
  • Remove the lock-out on the press according to established procedure. Optional task or competency
  • Clean and sweep the work area.
  • Salvage scrap materials for recycling and dispose of waste.
  • Report any breakages to the maintenance department or person in charge.

515 - Grind nonconforming or other recyclable parts Optional task or competency 1

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Observance of classification codes
  • Appropriate grinding of materials
  • Maximum scrap recovery
  • Concern for environmental protection

Tasks

  • Sort scrap.
  • Dispose of other waste.
  • Turn on, feed and monitor the equipment.
  • Collect the ground material.
  • Bag and label ground material.
Info Optional competency or task. Competencies or tasks marked with this symbol are not required in all workplaces. They could be included in a student’s training plan if the practicum setting offers the opportunity for the student to apply them.