Sectional belt mould assembler

Sectional belt mould assemblers operate the machine that presses belts into a V-shape. They stretch the belt around the mould and start the machine.

The following job titles also refer to sectional belt mould assembler:

V-belt moulder
v-belt mold assembler
v-belt mould assembler
sectional belt mold assembler

No formal educational credential is generally required to work as a sectional belt mould assembler.

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.

Sectional belt mould assembler is a Skill level 2 occupation.

These occupations, although different, require a lot of knowledge and skills similar to sectional belt mould assembler.

concrete products machine operator
moulding machine operator
block machine operator
mouldmaker
candle maker

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

automated assembly line operator
plastic and rubber products manufacturing supervisor
scenic painter
calibration technician
crane crew supervisor

These skills are necessary for the role of sectional belt mould assembler.

• Stretch belts: Stretch the belts to fit the moulds, fastening multiple moulds using a metal rod nut.
• Secure the liner: Secure the liners by tying the cords around them.
• Create V-shape wrap: Create V-shape wrap using the rollers to press the belts.
• Thread cloth liner: Thread around moulds the cloth liner already soaked with water.
• Prepare assembled moulds for finishing: Prepare the already assembled moulds for further finishing by setting them between twin parallel power rollers.

These skills and competences are sometimes, but not always, required for the role of sectional belt mould assembler. However, mastering these skills and competences allows you to have more opportunities for career development.

• Select mould types: Select the appropriate type and size of mould based on the operation.
• Maintain moulds: Clean and repair moulds, e.g. by smoothening out imperfections on the surface.
• Use moulding techniques: Use moulding techniques, such as rotational moulding, injection moulding, blow moulding, compression moulding, extrusion moulding and thermo-forming to shape liquid raw materials, such as plastic, ceramic, glass and metal.
• Repair mould defects: Repair mould malfunctions and damage, e.g. cracks or broken edges; use hand tools, mould boxes and patterns.
• Extract products from moulds: Remove finished products from moulds and examine them in detail for anomalies.
• Move filled moulds: Correctly replace filled-up moulds; understand how to load moulds into the oven and how to store filled-up moulds onto a rack.
• Report defective manufacturing materials: Maintain required company records and forms in order to report any defective materials or questionable conditions of manufacturing machinery and equipment.

8141 – Rubber products machine operators

References

1. Sectional belt mould assembler – ESCO