Description

Rubber processing machine operators and related workers operate rubber processing machinery and assemble and inspect rubber products. They are employed by tire manufacturers and other rubber products manufacturing companies.

Job Titles

• Curing man/woman – rubber products manufacturing
• Mixer operator – rubber processing
• Production operator – rubber products manufacturing
• Rubber coater
• Rubber mill operator
• Rubber press operator
• Spreader operator – rubber products manufacturing
• Vulcanizer – rubber products manufacturing

Main Duties

• Set up, operate and tend machinery used for mixing, calendering, extruding, moulding and curing rubber materials or rubber products
• Load or feed rubber, pigments, filler, oil and chemicals into machines
• Check and monitor processing conditions and product quality
• Adjust machines to proper setting as required
• Train or assist in training new workers.

Workplaces

• Rubber products manufacturing companies
• Tire manufacturers

Skills

• Operation and Control
• Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
• Quality Control Testing
• Troubleshooting
• Decision Making

Abilities

• Auditory Attention
• Finger-Hand-Wrist Motion
• Rate Control
• Reaction Time

Personal Attributes

• Adaptability
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration
• Independence

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Source: OaSIS