V-belt finisher

V-belt finishers operate machines to make V-belts flexible. They also position belts on machine that measures the length of the belt and stamps identifying information on it.

The following job titles also refer to V-belt finisher:

belt finisher
friction belt finisher
belt measurer
V-belt finishing operator
belt notcher
belt brander

No formal educational credential is generally required to work as a V-belt finisher.

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.

V-belt finisher is a Skill level 2 occupation.

No potential next step identified on the General track track for this occupation.

No potential next step identified on the Manager track track for this occupation.

These skills are necessary for the role of V-belt finisher.

• Adjust measuring machines: Adjust the tension and the position of the belt on the measuring machines` spindles, following the belt-size chart specifications.
• Tend notching machines: Tend the notching machine by adjusting the wheel and starting the process of making V-belts flexible.
• Use personal protection equipment: Make use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.
• Tend belt branding machine: Tend the belt branding machine by inserting the correct plate and feeding the belts to the machine.
• Position V-belts on notching machine: Tend machines that notch and measure information on rubber V-belts. Position belts onto expandable wheel of notching machine.
• Place V-belts on rack: Place the V-belts on rack after collapsing the drum where the belts were cut.
• Stamp V-belts: Stamp the V-belts with the brand identification information by pushing the lever to rotate the spindles, the length of the belt being recorded on gauge.
• Apply health and safety standards: Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.
• Fasten rubber goods: Fasten ferrules, buckles, straps, to rubber goods.

This knowledge is sometimes, but not always, required for the role of V-belt finisher. However, mastering this knowledge allows you to have more opportunities for career development.

• 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.

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

• Inspect quality of products: Use various techniques to ensure the product quality is respecting the quality standards and specifications. Oversee defects, packaging and sendbacks of products to different production departments.
• Operate forklift: Operate a forklift, a vehicle with a pronged device in front for lifting and carrying heavy loads.
• Maintain equipment: Regularly inspect and perform all required activities to maintain the equipment in functional order prior or after its use.
• 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.
• Monitor valves: Monitor and accordingly adjust the valves in order to allow a specific amount of liquids (such as ammonia sulfuric acid or viscous soap) or steam into the mixer or machine.
• Measure materials: Measure the raw materials prior to their loading in the mixer or in machines, ensuring they conform with the specifications.

8141 – Rubber products machine operators

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References

1. V-belt finisher – ESCO