Toymaker Handicraft & Printing Workers

Steps in the processing of wood for the manufacturing of wooden articles and types of machines used for these processes such as drying, shaping, assembling and surface finishing.

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The various sanding techniques (such as gang sanding), as well as the different sanding papers necessary for which surface.

Categories and age limits of games and toys.

Safety instructions of games and toys, according to the materials they are composed of.

The various tools used to process wood, such as planers, chisels and lathes.

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Field of information which distinguishes the nature and different types of toy materials, such as wood, glass, plastic, steel, etc.

Tools with bristles used for a wide variety of purposes such as cleaning, painting, putting on make up and grooming hair. Materials used for bristles include animal hair, synthetic fibers …

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.

Ensure that finished products meet or exceed company specifications.

Estimate the cost implications of restoring and replacing products or parts.

Remove finished products from moulds and examine them in detail for anomalies.

Regularly inspect and perform all required activities to maintain the equipment in functional order prior or after its use.

Keep written records of all repairs and maintenance interventions undertaken, including information on the parts and materials used, etc.

Pack different kinds of goods such as finished manufactured products or goods in use. Pack goods by hand in boxes, bags and other types of containers.

Register, follow-up, solve and respond to customer requests, complaints and after-sales services.

Remove defective parts and replace them with functioning components.

Apply the information, such as periodic maintenance charts, step by step repair instructions, troubleshooting information and overhaul procedures to perform routine maintenance and repairs.

Fit body parts and accessories together using different tools and techniques depending on the toy materials such as gluing, welding, screwing or nailing.

Identify damage and cracks in games and toys in the store; take appropriate actions to remedy.

Operate equipment used for battery testing, such as a soldering iron, a battery tester, or a multimeter. Detect flaws affecting the battery's performance, test the battery's capacity for accumulating charge, …

Operate an abrasive blaster using sand to erode and smoothen a rough surface.

Replace or fabricate parts of toys, from all kinds of materials. Order these from different manufacturers and suppliers or several kinds of stores.

Utilise hand and power tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, hammers and mallets to repair toys.

The various practices used in the casting of metal, plastics and other cast materials, including mould filling, solidification, cooling, and others, all relating to varying approaches in case of different …

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Have a good understanding of the properties of different textile materials.

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The various technologies used for the smoothening, polishing and buffing of fabricated metal workpieces.

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Cutting rules, variance of the leather properties on its surface and elongation directions of the footwear pieces.

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The functioning of electronic circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including programming and applications. Apply this knowledge to ensure electronic equipment runs smoothly.

Types of plastic materials and their chemical composition, physical properties, possible issues and usage cases.

The categories, production and the chemical components of adhesives such as non-reactice adhesives (drying adhesives, pressure-sensitive adhesives, contact adhesives and hot adhesives) and reactive adhesives (multi-part adhesives, one-part adhesives).

Types of products available in the games and toys industry and of the major suppliers in the field.

Latest developments in the games and toys industry.

Assemble and maintain electronic components and electronic circuits.

Align and arrange steel and metal parts in order to assemble complete products; use the appropriate hand tools and gauges.

Shave, plane and sand wood manually or automatically to produce a smooth surface.

Operate cutting and measuring instruments in order to cut/shape pieces of metal into given dimensions.

Cut textiles fitting to customers' desires and needs.

Convert market requirements into product design and development.

Reach out to and meet up with people in a professional context. Find common ground and use your contacts for mutual benefit. Keep track of the people in your personal …

Implement and monitor repairs and/or replacements by the supplier in compliance with warranty contracts.

Finish the product by sanding, branding and polishing the plastic surface.

Heat steel and metals in fire; adjust and regulate heat controls to reach appropriate pouring temperature.

Use appropriate questions and active listening in order to identify customer expectations, desires and requirements according to product and services.

Prepare the invoice of goods sold or services provided, containing individual prices, the total charge, and the terms. Complete order processing for orders received via telephone, fax and internet and …

Join together pieces of metal using soldering and welding materials.

Bind wooden materials together using a variety of techniques and materials. Determine the optimal technique to join the elements, like stapling, nail, gluing or screwing. Determine the correct work order …

Keep written records of the amount of stock in storage, incoming and outgoing products required for the proper operation of services, repairs and maintenance tasks.

File and organise professional administration documents comprehensively, keep customer records, fill in forms or log books and prepare documents about company-related matter.

Build a lasting and meaningful relationship with suppliers and service providers in order to establish a positive, profitable and enduring collaboration, co-operation and contract negotiation.

Manage the organisational, financial and day-to-day operation of a small-to-medium enterprise.

Maintain an overview of all the incoming tasks in order to prioritise the tasks, plan their execution, and integrate new tasks as they present themselves.

Manipulate the properties, shape and size of metal.

Manipulate the properties, shape and size of plastic.

Manipulate the properties, shape and size of wood.

Reach an agreement with the supplier upon technical, quantity, quality, price, conditions, storage, packaging, send-back and other requirements related to the purchasing and delivering process.

Operate various kinds of tools and equipment used in riveting processes, such a pin hammer and a rivet set, handheld squeezers, a hammer and bucking bar, a pneumatic hammer, a …

Use soldering equipment, such as a soldering gun, a soldering torch or a gas-powered iron, to melt and join together pieces of metal or steel.

Use welding equipment to melt and join together pieces of metal or steel; wear protective eyewear during the working process.

Operate various machinery and equipment to cut wood in different sizes and shapes.

Command products from relevant suppliers to get convenient and profitable products to purchase.

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.

Sew different products based on textiles and wearing apparel articles. Combine good hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and physical and mental stamina.

Apply footwear and leather goods stitching techniques using the appropriate machines, needles, threads and other tools in order to obtain the required model and to comply with the sewing technical …

Align and arrange plastic parts in order to assemble complete products, using the appropriate hand tools.

Demonstrate to customers and their children the features and functionalities of games and toys.

Estimate the price of the restoration process of antique products taking into consideration the time required for restoration.

Maintain machinery and equipment for making plastic goods, to ensure that it is clean and in safe, working order. Perform routine maintenance on equipment and adjust when necessary, using hand …

Mark or engrave designs on metal pieces or pieces of jewellery, closely following design specifications.

Operate machines and equipment used for creating plastic parts and products such as injection, extrusion, compression or blow moulding machines.

Put the finishing touches to toys such as painting details, adding embroideries or markings, mounting hair, eyes and teeth.

Repair broken components or systems of machinery and equipment used for making plastic products or parts, using hand and power tools.

Sell and provide information and advice on a wide range of toys and games, taking into account different age groups.

Fill toys made of textile with mushy materials such as straw, cotton, synthetic fiber or wood wool.

Use brushes, rollers, spray guns and other painting equipment in accordance with the work.