Description
Operate the calender machine which is used to coat and feed plies to the building table.
Alternative labels
tending calender machine
tend calender machine
calender machines operating
calender machines tending
operating calender machine
calender machine operating
calender machine tending
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Operate calender machine is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Optional skill
Operate calender machine 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.
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.
References
- Operate calender machine – ESCO