Hard Skills
IntermediateVacuum-Forming Machine OperationSetting up, running, and adjusting machinery that heats plastic sheets and uses vacuum pressure to mold them onto a template.
BasicQuality Control and Visual InspectionThe process of examining finished plastic products for defects such as warping, bubbles, thinning, or discoloration.
IntermediatePrecision Trimming and FinishingUsing hand tools or automated trimming machines to remove flash and excess plastic from molded parts to meet design specifications.
IntermediateMachine TroubleshootingIdentifying the root cause of mechanical failures or thermal inconsistencies during the vacuum-forming process.
BasicIndustrial Safety and PPE ComplianceAdherence to safety protocols regarding high-temperature surfaces, moving machine parts, and chemical handling of polymers.
BasicMaterial Handling and PreparationKnowledge of different thermoplastic types and the ability to load materials into the machine feed without contamination.