Profession V-belt finisher

V-belt finishers operate machines to make V-belts flexible. They also position belts on machines that measures the length of the belt and stamps identifying information on it.

Personality Type

• Realistic / Conventional

Skills

• Fasten rubber goods

  Fasten ferrules, buckles, straps, to rubber goods.

• Position V-belts on notching machine

  Position the V-belt on the notching machines` wheel following the specifications.

• Tend notching machines

  Tend the notching machine by adjusting the wheel and starting the process of making V-belts flexible.

• Place V-belts on rack

  Place the V-belts on rack after collapsing the drum where the belts were cut.

• Stamp V-belts

  Stamp the V-belts with the brand identification information by pushing the lever to rotate the spindles, the length of the belt being recorded on gauge.

• Adjust measuring machines

  Adjust the tension and the position of the belt on the measuring machines` spindles, following the belt-size chart specifications.

• Tend belt branding machine

  Tend the belt branding machine by inserting the correct plate and feeding the belts to the machine.

• Apply health and safety standards

  Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.

• Use personal protection equipment

  Make use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB