Optical Disc Moulding Machine Operator Stationary Plant & Machine Operators
SaveWhat Does an Optical Disc Moulding Machine Operator Do?
Optical disc moulding machine operators tend moulding machines that melts polycarbonate pellets and inject the plastic into a mould cavity. The plastic is then cooled and solidifies, bearing the marks that can be digitally read.
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Where Do I Start?
Coating Substances
Have knowledge of various types of coating, providing a workpiece with one or more finishing layers of resins, sugars, powders, inactive and insoluable fillers, waxes, gums, plasticisers, colouring materials, lacquer, and others.
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These are common skills for this role. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box — use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become an Optical Disc Moulding Machine Operator
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialCoating Substances knowledge
Have knowledge of various types of coating, providing a workpiece with one or more finishing layers of resins, sugars, powders, inactive and insoluable fillers, waxes, gums, plasticisers, colouring materials, lacquer, …
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EssentialQuality Standards knowledge
The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.
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EssentialManipulate Plastic skill
Manipulate the properties, shape and size of plastic.
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EssentialMonitor Automated Machines skill
Continuously check up on the automated machine's set-up and execution or make regular control rounds. If necessary, record and interpret data on the operating conditions of installations and equipment in …
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EssentialSet Up The Controller Of A Machine skill
Set up and give commands to a machine by dispatching the appropriate data and input into the (computer) controller corresponding with the desired processed product.
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EssentialSupply Machine skill
Ensure the machine is fed the necessary and adequate materials and control the placement or automatic feed and retrieval of work pieces in the machines or machine tools on the …
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EssentialTroubleshoot skill
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
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EssentialElectroform skill
Electroform music or computer data from a glass master on a nickel submaster in a chemical bath.
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EssentialPlace Record Labels skill
Place record labels over top and bottom centre pins of the press, manually or by the use of lacquers.
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EssentialRun Test Pressings skill
Run a series of test pressings, testing both the stamper and the moulded disc before initiating the production process.
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EssentialTend Injection Moulding Machine skill
Operate and monitor a machine that contains a reciprocating screw that forces the raw material forwards while inducing melting, and injects the molten plastic into a mould.
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Optional Skills (5 of 18 displayed)
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OptionalMaster Disc Manufacturing knowledge
The process used to create the mould needed for the production of compact discs. During this process, a plate of glass is polished, coated with a primer and a photoresistant …
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OptionalScreen Printing Process knowledge
This consists of preparing the screen or image carrier, squeegee, and the ink. During this process, ink is pressed through a screen on a certain surface.
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OptionalApply A Protective Layer skill
Apply a layer of protective solutions such as permethrine to protect the product from damage such as corrosion, fire or parasites, using a spray gun or paintbrush.
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OptionalCheck Quality Of Raw Materials skill
Check the quality of basic materials used for the production of semi-finished and finished goods by assessing some of its characteristics and, if needed, select samples to be analysed.
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OptionalClean Moulds skill
Clean the mould using water, grease or oil, washing and scraping them by hand.
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OptionalExtract Products From Moulds skill
Remove finished products from moulds and examine them in detail for anomalies.
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OptionalKeep Records Of Work Progress skill
Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.
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OptionalOversee Quality Control skill
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OptionalPerform Machine Maintenance skill
Perform regular maintenance, possibly including corrections and alterations, on a machine or machine tool to ensure it remains in a proper productive state.
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OptionalRecord Production Data For Quality Control skill
Keep records of the machine's faults, interventions and irregularities for quality control.
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OptionalWear Appropriate Protective Gear skill
Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.
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OptionalHandle Etching Chemicals skill
Brush or smear acid over mechanic engraving tools, in order to improve the visibility of the inscriptions.
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OptionalPack Fragile Items For Transportation skill
Pack fragile items such as glass panes or glass objects using the appropriate boxes and cushioning materials such as air-encapsulated plastic or customised foam enclosures to make sure the content …
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OptionalPrepare Workpieces For Engraving skill
Prepare mechanical tools and workpieces for engraving by polishing their surface and bevelling the workpiece to remove sharp edges. Polishing is done using different sandpapers and sand films which are …
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OptionalPrepare Workpieces For Etching skill
Prepare mechanical tools and work pieces for etching by polishing their surface and bevelling the work piece to remove sharp edges. Polishing is done using different sandpapers and sand films …
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OptionalRetain Record Samples skill
Retain record samples for eventual audio testing.
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OptionalTend Stamping Press skill
Tend an automated or semi-automated stamping press, monitor and operate it, according to regulations.
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OptionalTrim Excess Materials skill
Trim excess material from finished products with a knife.
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