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vacuum-forming-machine-operator Occupational skill for the role 'vacuum forming machine operator' (also: thermo-forming machine tender, plastic molding machine setter, vacuum forming machine operative, vacuum molding machine operative, vacuum forming machine tender, vacuum moulding machine operative). Use when the user asks for typical vacuum forming machine operator work such as: typical vacuum forming machine operator responsibilities

Vacuum Forming Machine Operator

Vacuum forming machine operators tend, control, and maintain machines that heat sheets of plastic before moving them around a mould, using vacuum-suction; when these sheets become cool, they are permanently set in the shape of the mould.

Core workflow

How to use this skill

Key competences (essential)

  • coating substances
  • consult technical resources
  • control temperature
  • extract products from moulds
  • heat up vacuum forming medium
  • monitor gauge
  • monitor processing environment conditions
  • operate vacuum machines
  • optimise production processes parameters
  • prepare mould for vacuum forming
  • quality standards
  • set up the controller of a machine
  • supply machine
  • troubleshoot
  • use personal protection equipment

Hot technologies

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Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/6e18b923-7c5f-42d7-8ff0-de8d8ba30dbf), ONET 30.3 (51-4072.00, manual nearest match). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*