Record Press Operator Stationary Plant & Machine Operators
SaveWhat Does a Record Press Operator Do?
Record press operators tend a machine that presses vinyl with a negative impression of a master disc. As pressure is applied, the vinyl is forced into the grooves of the master disc and a playable record is obtained.
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Where Do I Start?
Quality Standards
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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Skills You Need to Become a Record Press Operator
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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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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EssentialOperate Hydraulic Machinery Controls skill
use correctly the controls of specialized machinery by turning valves, handwheels, or rheostats to move and control flow of fuels, water, and dry or liquid binders to machines.
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EssentialPerform Test Run skill
Perform tests putting a system, machine, tool or other equipment through a series of actions under actual operating conditions in order to assess its reliability and suitability to realise its …
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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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EssentialDetect Flaws In Record skill
Examine record for flaws such as discolouration and scratches.
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EssentialOperate Record Press skill
Operate the steam-hydraulic press that moulds plastic compounds into phonograph records. They can also be used for the pressing of handmade paper.
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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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Optional Skills (5 of 19 displayed)
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OptionalHydraulics knowledge
The power transmission systems that use the force of flowing liquids to transmit power.
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OptionalElectroplating Metal Materials knowledge
The various processes various materials used for electroplating may produce, such as copper plating, silver plating, nickle plating, gold plating, embossed gold plating, degreasing, and others.
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OptionalElectroplating Processes knowledge
The various metalworking processes using electric current to form metal coating on an electrode and on the workpiece, such as pulse electroplating, pulse electrodeposition, brush electroplating, and others.
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OptionalVinyl Records knowledge
Rare vinyl records and record labels.
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OptionalAdd Colour skill
Add the required colour according to specifications for tinting batch.
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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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OptionalClean Moulds skill
Clean the mould using water, grease or oil, washing and scraping them by hand.
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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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OptionalMaintain Hydraulic Systems skill
Perform routine maintenance and repairs on systems which use pressurised fluids to provide power to machines and equipment.
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OptionalMeasure Materials skill
Measure the raw materials prior to their loading in the mixer or in machines, ensuring they conform with the specifications.
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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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OptionalRemove Processed Workpiece skill
Remove individual workpieces after processing, from the manufacturing machine or the machine tool. In case of a conveyor belt this involves quick, continuous movement.
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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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OptionalMonitor Electroplating Baths skill
Control the temperature and changing composition of the solution composed of different chemical components and used to cover a surface with a thin layer of metal.
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OptionalMould Vinyl Records skill
Mould vinyl records by placing plastic compounds into the press mould, starting the press cycle under which it forms a record. Place the record onto the edge trimmer, rotating the …
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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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OptionalRetain Record Samples skill
Retain record samples for eventual audio testing.
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OptionalTend Electroplating Machine skill
Tend a metalworking machine designed to coat metal surfaces by using electric current to form metal coatings on an electrode and on the workpiece, monitor and operate it according to …
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