Foam rubber mixer

Foam rubber mixers tend the machine that mixes foam rubber particles with liquid latex. They weigh the right amount of ingredients and pour mixtures into moulds to make cushions and matresses.

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No formal educational credential is generally required to work as a foam rubber mixer.

ISCO skill level is defined as a function of the complexity and range of tasks and duties to be performed in an occupation. It is measured on a scale from 1 to 4, with 1 the lowest level and 4 the highest, by considering:

• the nature of the work performed in an occupation in relation to the characteristic tasks and duties
• the level of formal education required for competent performance of the tasks and duties involved and
• the amount of informal on-the-job training and/or previous experience in a related occupation required for competent performance of these tasks and duties.

Foam rubber mixer is a Skill level 2 occupation.

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These occupations require some skills and knowledge of foam rubber mixer. They also require other skills and knowledge, but at a higher ISCO skill level, meaning these occupations are accessible from a position of foam rubber mixer with a significant experience and/or extensive training.

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These skills are necessary for the role of foam rubber mixer.

• Process latex mixtures: Process latex mixtures using control panels in order to obtain rubber products such as foam rubber sheets, balloons or finger cots.
• Mix ingredients with latex: Mix the specified compounds together with latex by using the agitators.
• Adjust scraper bars: Adjust the dimensions of the scraper bars, using the belt conveyor, so that they are according to the specified rubber sheeting parameters.
• Operate latex transfer pump: Operate the pump which transfers latex into mixing tanks, making sure the density of the obtained latex is according to specification.
• Analyse latex samples: Analyse the already weighted samples of latex in order to check if the specified parameters, such as density, are according to the formula.
• Adjust curing ovens: Adjust the temperature of the curing ovens by turning dials so that it is set to the correct parameters.
• Check cured rubber: Check the dimensions of cured rubber using the rule.
• Match product moulds: Changing moulds to match product specification. Run test samples and check for proper specifications.

This knowledge is sometimes, but not always, required for the role of foam rubber mixer. However, mastering this knowledge allows you to have more opportunities for career development.

• Hydraulics: The power transmission systems that use the force of flowing liquids to transmit power.
• Manufacturing of mattresses: The manufacture of rubber, plastic or fitted (for example with springs or stuffing) mattresses and mattress supports.
• Types of storage facilities: Different types of devices and facilities used to hold information and their quality criterias.
• Chemistry: The composition, structure, and properties of substances and the processes and transformations that they undergo; the uses of different chemicals and their interactions, production techniques, risk factors, and disposal methods.
• Manufacturing of daily use goods: The manufacturing of items used in the daily life, personal use or daily practice. These products include protective safety equipment, drawing equipment, stamps, umbrellas, cigarette lighters, baskets, candles, and many other miscellaneous articles.
• Mechanics: Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.
• Manufacturing of sports equipment: The manufacture of products and equipment used for both outdoor and indoor sports activities, such as balls, rackets, ski’s, surfboards, fishing, hunting, skating or fitness centre equipment.

These skills and competences are sometimes, but not always, required for the role of foam rubber mixer. However, mastering these skills and competences allows you to have more opportunities for career development.

• Think analytically: Produce thoughts using logic and reasoning in order to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Store goods: Arrange and store goods in areas outside of customers’ display.
• Operate grinding hand tools: Operate a variety of hand tools designed for grinding production materials, such as angle grinders, die grinders, grindstones, bench grinders, and others.

8141 – Rubber products machine operators

References

1. Foam rubber mixer – ESCO