Hard Skills
IntermediateRubber Extrusion OperationThe ability to set up and operate extrusion machinery to apply unvulcanized rubber compounds onto metal rolls or cores.
AdvancedVulcanization Process ManagementOperating autoclaves and curing ovens to apply heat and pressure for the chemical bonding and hardening of rubber products.
AdvancedPrecision Grinding and MachiningUsing lathes and specialized grinding equipment to finish rubber-covered rolls to exact diameter and surface finish specifications.
IntermediateAdhesive Bonding ApplicationApplying chemical bonding agents and primers to metal cores to ensure maximum adhesion between the metal and rubber layers.
IntermediateTechnical Blueprint InterpretationReading and translating engineering drawings and work orders into specific manufacturing steps, including Shore hardness and thickness requirements.
BasicQuality Inspection (Durometer Testing)Using precision instruments like Durometers to measure the hardness of cured rubber to ensure it meets specified standards.