Hard Skills
IntermediateIndustrial Shredder OperationOperating and monitoring heavy-duty industrial shredding machinery to reduce plastic waste into smaller flakes or granules according to specifications.
IntermediatePlastic Resin IdentificationIdentifying and sorting various types of plastic polymers such as PET, HDPE, LDPE, and PP to prevent cross-contamination in the recycling stream.
AdvancedLockout-Tagout (LOTO) ProceduresStrictly following safety protocols to ensure that shredding machines are properly shut off and not started up again prior to the completion of maintenance or jam clearing.
IntermediatePreventative Maintenance of ShreddersPerforming routine maintenance tasks such as lubrication, screen cleaning, and checking blade sharpness to ensure optimal machine performance.
BasicContamination Detection and RemovalIdentifying and removing non-plastic contaminants such as metals, wood, or glass from the feed stream before they enter the shredding mechanism.