8115- RUBBER PROCESS OPERATIVES

Job Title: 

RUBBER PROCESS OPERATIVES

Alternate Titles: 

Disc cutter (rubber mfr),Moulder (rubber goods mfr),Process worker (rubber reclamation),Tyre builder

Job Description: 

Rubber process operatives attend and operate masticating, calendering, mixing, forming, shaping, moulding, extruding, cutting, trimming and winding machines to make and repair rubber products.

Education: 

There are no formal academic entry requirements, although some employers require entrants to possess GCSEs/S grades. Training is typically on-the-job, supplemented by specialised training courses. NVQs/SVQs in Processing Rubber are available at Levels 1 and 2.
Refer The S/NVQ framework for more details

NS-SEC: 

The simplified NS-SEC analytic class for this code is 6
The simplified NS-SEC operational category for this code is 12.3
Refer The National Statistics Socio-economic Classification for more details

Tasks: 


  • ascertains ingredients and mixing requirements, feeds machine or regulates flow from feed conveyors and hoppers;
  • regulates speed, temperature and pressure of masticating, mixing, extruding and vacuum moulding machinery;
  • operates winding machinery to form endless belts and builds up rubberised material to form industrial belting and pneumatic tyres;
  • prepares surfaces and coats or lines metal or other products with rubber;
  • trims, sandblasts, or manipulates rubber article against abrasive wheel to finish product;
  • locates defects and repairs worn and faulty sheathing, belting and rubber and pneumatic tyres.
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Source Of Info: 

Office of National Statistics UK