Description
Segregate into batches the raw materials to be further processed.
Alternative labels
raw materials separating
separating raw materials
separate raw materials
segregating raw materials
raw materials segregating
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Segregate raw materials is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Tyre builder: Tyre builders build pneumatic tyres from rubber components. They operate machines and handtools.
Asphalt plant operator: Asphalt plant operators extract raw materials such as sand and stones and operate mobile equipment for their transport to the plant. They tend automated machines to crush and sort out stones, and to mix the sand and stones with asphalt cement. They take samples to check the quality of the mix and arrange for its transport to the construction site.
Chemical mixer: Chemical mixers operate and maintain mixing tanks and blenders in order to develop chemical products out of raw materials, making sure the end products are in conformance to the batch tickets specifications.
Coagulation operator: Coagulation operators control machines to coagulate synthetic rubber latex into rubber crumb slurry. They prepare these rubber crumbs for finishing processes. Coagulation operators examine the appearance of the crumbs and adjust the operation of filters, shaker screens and hammer mills to remove moisture from the rubber crumbs.
Optional skill
Segregate raw materials 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 products machine operator: Rubber products machine operators operate machines which knead, blend, calender, mould, extrude and cure rubber products from natural and synthetic rubber. They measure the ingredients for mixing and load them into the machine. Rubber products machine operators monitor and control the tempature, pressure and speed during production.
References
- Segregate raw materials – ESCO