Profession concrete products machine operator
Concrete products machine operators tend machines used to produce moulded concrete products. They perform greasing, assembling and stripping of moulds. They also participate in the cement mixing process.
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Personality Type
- Realistic / Conventional
Skills
- Use moulding techniques
Apply moulding techniques.
- Move filled moulds
Correctly replace filled-up moulds; understand how to load moulds into the oven and how to store filled-up moulds onto a rack.
- Inspect batches
Inspect batches ensuring that they have the correct colours and the correct mix.
- Maintain moulds
Clean and repair moulds, e.g. by smoothening out imperfections on the surface.
- Match product moulds
Changing moulds to match product specification. Run test samples and check for proper specifications.
- Adjust curing ovens
Adjust the temperature of the curing ovens by turning dials so that it is set to the correct parameters.
- Settle concrete
Settle the concrete using the vibrating tables.
- Select mould types
Select the appropriate type and size of mould based on the operation.
- Fill moulds
Fill up moulds with appropriate materials and ingredient mixes.
- Follow safety standards in industrial contexts
Abide by safety procedures and standards for industrial contexts, mostly where machinery is involved.