Description
Fabricate transmission and conveyor belts by building up plies of rubberised fabric and gum.
Alternative labels
belts fabricating
make belts
belt fabricating
belt making
making belts
fabricating belts
belts making
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
occupation-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Fabricate belts is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Belt builder: Belt builders make transmission and conveyor belts by building up plies of rubberised fabric. They cut the ply to requird length with scissors and bond plies together with rollers and stitchers. Belt builders insert the finished belt between the pressure rollers. They measure the finished belt to check if it conforms to specifications.
Optional skill
Fabricate belts is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
References
- Fabricate belts – ESCO
