Hard Skills
IntermediateTread Cutting Machine OperationThe ability to set up, calibrate, and operate specialized machinery used to cut rubber treads for truck tires to precise specifications.
IntermediatePrecision MeasurementThe use of calipers, micrometers, and depth gauges to verify that tire tread dimensions meet engineering tolerances.
BasicOccupational Health and Safety (OHS) ComplianceAdherence to safety protocols including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and following Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures for cutting machinery.
IntermediateBlade Maintenance and SharpeningThe skill of inspecting, cleaning, and sharpening cutting blades to ensure clean edges and prevent damage to rubber compounds.
IntermediateMaterial Knowledge: Rubber CompoundsUnderstanding how different rubber densities and chemical compositions react to heat and cutting pressure.