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The Molding Machine Operator observes continuous operation of automatic machines to ensure that products meet specifications and to detect jams or malfunctions, making adjustments as necessary. The Molding Machine Operator measures and visually inspects products for surface and dimension defects in order to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments. The Molding Machine Operator sets up, operates, or tends metal or plastic molding, casting, or core making machines to mold or cast metal or thermoplastic parts or products. The Molding Machine Operator positions and secures work pieces on machines, and starts feeding mechanisms. The Molding Machine Operator turns valves and dials of machines to regulate pressure, temperature, and speed and feed rates, and to set cycles times. The Molding Machine Operator removes finished or cured products from dies or molds, using hand tools, air hoses and other equipment, stamp identifying information on products when necessary.
The Molding Machine Operator skims or pours dross, slag, or impurities from molten metal, using ladles, rakes, hoes, spatulas, or spoons. The Molding Machine Operator trims excess material from parts, using knives, and grinds scrap plastic into powder for reuse. The Molding Machine Operator cools products after processing to prevent distortion. The Molding Machine Operator must install dies onto machines or presses, then coat dies with parting agents, according to work order specifications. The Molding Machine Operator needs knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
The Molding Machine Operator needs the skill to conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. The Molding Machine Operator controls operations of equipment or systems. The Molding Machine Operator must give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. The Molding Machine Operator needs the skill to monitor performance of you, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. The Molding Machine Operator needs the skill to determine causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. The Molding Machine Operator needs the skill to teach others how to do something pertaining to the job function. The Molding Machine Operator watches gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. The Molding Machine Operator selects and uses training methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning and teaching new things. The Molding Machine Operator must understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem solving and decision making.
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