Hard Skills
IntermediateMaterial Weighing and CompoundingThe process of accurately measuring and combining various polymers, fillers, and chemical additives according to a specific formulation or recipe.
AdvancedInternal Mixer OperationOperating and monitoring heavy machinery like Banbury mixers to blend raw materials into a homogeneous rubber compound.
IntermediateChemical Hazard AwarenessKnowledge of the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for various rubber chemicals and the proper handling procedures for hazardous materials.
IntermediateQuality Control TestingPerforming basic tests such as Mooney viscosity, specific gravity, and rheometer testing to verify batch properties.