Hard Skills
IntermediateMold and Plate InstallationThe technical proficiency in removing, cleaning, and securing heavy molds or plates within plastic injection or extrusion machinery.
IntermediateMachine CalibrationAdjusting machine settings such as temperature, pressure, and cycle times to align with the specific requirements of the newly installed plate.
AdvancedLockout-Tagout (LOTO) ProceduresThe strictly defined safety procedure used to ensure that machines are properly shut off and not started up again prior to the completion of maintenance or plate changing.
BasicVisual Defect InspectionThe ability to identify common plastic manufacturing flaws such as flash, short shots, warping, or sink marks immediately following a plate change.
IntermediateTechnical Drawing InterpretationReading and understanding blueprints and specification sheets to ensure the correct plates are used for the specific job order.
IntermediateProduction TroubleshootingThe ability to diagnose and resolve minor mechanical issues that arise when a plate fails to seat properly or a machine fails to cycle.