Fasten rubber goods

Fasten ferrules, buckles, straps, to rubber goods.

fastening rubber goods
assembling rubber goods
assemble rubber goods
rubber goods fastening
rubber goods assembling

skill/competence

cross-sector

Fasten rubber goods is an essential skill of the following occupations:

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.
Rubber goods assembler: Rubber goods assemblers manufacture rubber products such as water bottles, swim fins, and rubber gloves. They fasten ferrules, buckles, and straps to rubber goods, and also wrap fabric tape around closures and ferrules.

Fasten rubber goods 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.

Rubber cutting machine tender: Rubber cutting machine tenders operate the machine that cuts rubber stock into slabs. They take the slab of the conveyor and put it on a pallet, spraying a chemical solution on each slab to prevent sticking.
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.
V-belt builder: V-belt builders form V-belts out of calendered rubber rolls. They measure the amount of rubber needed and cut it with scissors. V-belt builders brush rubber cement on sides of the belt. They put belts on the drum to compress materials together and cut the belt to specified width with a knife.
V-belt coverer: V-belt coverers operate machines that cover belts with rubberised fabric. They cut the fabric after one revolution of the belt.

References

1. Fasten rubber goods – ESCO