Hard Skills
IntermediatePipe Extrusion Machine OperationSetting up, running, and adjusting machinery that melts plastic and shapes it into pipes.
IntermediatePrecision MeasurementUsing tools like calipers, micrometers, and gauges to verify pipe wall thickness and diameter.
AdvancedDie and Tooling MaintenanceThe ability to clean, assemble, and disassemble extrusion dies and calibrators without causing damage.
IntermediateTroubleshooting Process DeviationsIdentifying causes for defects like surging, bubbles, or surface roughness and adjusting temperature or speed.
AdvancedSafety and LOTO ProceduresStrict adherence to safety protocols, specifically Lock-Out Tag-Out during machine maintenance.
BasicMaterial Handling and BlendingCalculating and mixing raw resins, masterbatch, and regrind material according to specific formulas.