Varnish Maker Stationary Plant & Machine Operators

The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.

Prepare the specific samples such as gas, liquid or solid samples in order for them to be ready for analysis, labeling and storing samples according to specifications.

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.

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 …

Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.

Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.

Take the necessary precautions for storing, using and disposing chemical products.

Adjust the heat in the burner regulating the thermostat according to the prescribed temperature following each product specification.

Adjust the mixed elements in order to create the proper varnish by adding oil when the gum becomes liquid.

Measure the viscosity of the mixed ingredients by using a viscosimeter.

Operate the equipment that melts, cooks and mixes ingredients used in varnish production. The ingredients that are to be mixed are usually gums, naphtha and oils.

Remove the sediments by pumping the varnish through the filter press.

Transfer to the reducing tank the varnish and the thinner using pumps.

Weigh ingredients, such as gums, so that they are according to specifications.

The most optimal rotation or cycle time and over-all quality of a tool or a machine's processes.

The types and characteristics of synthetic resins which are viscous liquids used for permanently hardening.

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Add the required colour according to specifications for tinting batch.

Perform the cleaning of mixers in order to prepare them for mixing different types of compounds.

Communicate with the external analytical laboratories in order to manage the required external testing process.

Dispose of dangerous materials such as chemical or radioactive substances according to environmental and to health and safety regulations.

Monitor activities and perform tasks ensuring compliance with standards involving environmental protection and sustainability, and amend activities in the case of changes in environmental legislation. Ensure that the processes are …

Manage reception of raw materials. Receive raw materials from the suppliers. Check for quality and accuracy and move into the warehouse. Make sure that raw materials are adequately stored until …

Evaluate how much stock is used and determine what should be ordered.

Optimise and maintain the parameters of the production process such as flow, temperature or pressure.

Carry out tests in a laboratory to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific research and product testing.

Perform regular maintenance, possibly including corrections and alterations, on a machine or machine tool to ensure it remains in a proper productive state.

Test processed workpieces or products for basic faults.

Set up the desired product design in the CNC controller of the CNC machine for product manufacturing.

Keep records of the machine's faults, interventions and irregularities for quality control.

Record data which has been identified specifically during preceding tests in order to verify that outputs of the test produce specific results or to review the reaction of the subject …

Maintain required company records and forms in order to report any defective materials or questionable conditions of manufacturing machinery and equipment.

Report test results with a focus on findings and recommendations, differentiating results by levels of severity. Include relevant information from the test plan and outline the test methodologies, using metrics, …

Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.

Write reports on the manufactured batches history taking into account the raw data, tests performed and compliance to GMP of each batch of product.