skillfactor-pipeline/skills/factory-hand/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — factory hand

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 51-9198.00 (Helpers--Production Workers).

Task statements

• [Core] Operate machinery used in the production process, or assist machine operators.
• [Core] Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.
• [Core] Observe equipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected, and notify operators of any malfunctions.
• [Core] Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items, manually or using hoists.
• [Core] Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances.
• [Core] Help production workers by performing duties of lesser skill, such as supplying or holding materials or tools, or cleaning work areas and equipment.
• [Core] Start machines or equipment to begin production processes.
• [Core] Place products in equipment or on work surfaces for further processing, inspecting, or wrapping.
• [Core] Remove products, machine attachments, or waste material from machines.
• [Core] Pack and store materials and products.
• [Core] Transfer finished products, raw materials, tools, or equipment between storage and work areas of plants and warehouses, by hand or using hand trucks or powered lift trucks.
• [Supplemental] Count finished products to determine if product orders are complete.
• [Supplemental] Mark or tag identification on parts.
• [Supplemental] Clean and lubricate equipment.
• [Supplemental] Record information, such as the number of products tested, meter readings, or dates and times of product production.
• [Supplemental] Separate products according to weight, grade, size, or composition of materials used to produce them.
• [Supplemental] Turn valves to regulate flow of liquids or air, to reverse machines, to start pumps, or to regulate equipment.
• [Supplemental] Tie products in bundles for further processing or shipment, following prescribed procedures.
• [Supplemental] Signal coworkers to direct them to move products during the production process.
• [Supplemental] Prepare raw materials for processing.
• [Supplemental] Measure amounts of products, lengths of extruded articles, or weights of filled containers to ensure conformance to specifications.
• [Supplemental] Read gauges or charts, and record data obtained.
• [Supplemental] Mix ingredients according to specified procedures or formulas.
• [Supplemental] Position spouts or chutes of storage bins so that containers can be filled.
• [Supplemental] Wash work areas, machines, equipment, vehicles, or products.
• [Supplemental] Unclamp and hoist full reels from braiding, winding, or other fabricating machines, using power hoists.
• [Supplemental] Break up defective products for reprocessing.
• [Supplemental] Cut or break flashing from materials or products.
• [Supplemental] Perform minor repairs to machines, such as replacing damaged or worn parts.
• [Supplemental] Attach slings, ropes, or cables to objects such as pipes, hoses, or bundles.

Detailed work activities

• Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of water, cleaning solutions, or other liquids.
• Clean production equipment.
• Clean work areas.
• Clean workpieces or finished products.
• Count finished products or workpieces.
• Inspect work to ensure standards are met.
• Lift materials or workpieces using cranes or other lifting equipment.
• Load materials into production equipment.
• Lubricate production equipment.
• Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information.
• Mix substances to create chemical solutions.
• Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
• Move products, materials, or equipment between work areas.
• Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs.
• Operate industrial equipment.
• Package products for storage or shipment.
• Prepare materials for processing.
• Record operational or production data.
• Remove products or workpieces from production equipment.
• Repair production equipment or tools.
• Replace worn equipment components.
• Signal others to coordinate work activities.
• Sort materials or products for processing, storing, shipping, or grading.
• Trim excess material from workpieces.
• Watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions.
• Weigh finished products.