1. Maintain delivery systems
   • Delivery systems are monitored and adjusted to ensure efficient and continuous operation and ensure no damage to finished product
   • Substrate is added to and removed from machine according to job specifications
2. Maintain basic rotary cutting process
   • Cutting edges and knife condition are monitored and adjusted to ensure product quality meets the approved sample standard
   • Cutting pressures are monitored and adjusted to ensure product quality meets the approved sample standard
   • Registration of cutting devices and knife(s) are monitored and adjusted to ensure product quality meets the approved sample standard
   • Packing of cutting devices is monitored and adjusted to ensure product quality meets the approved sample standard
3. Maintain production process
   • Basic in-line printing/converting/binding/finishing process(es) are monitored and adjusted to ensure product quality meets the approved sample standard
   • Production process is operated in association with fellow workers and according to enterprise procedures and planned daily schedule
   • Production is maintained according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements, manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures
   • Manual and/or automatic control is used according to job specifications
   • Performance is monitored and verified using the process control system according to enterprise procedures
   • Production difficulties are anticipated and preventive action is taken to prevent occurrence by timely intervention
   • Process adjustments to eliminate problems are reported according to enterprise procedures
   • Faulty performance of equipment is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures
   • Waste is sorted according to enterprise procedures
4. Identify and rectify problems and faults
   • Problem in rotary cutting machine operation is identified and reported according to enterprise procedures
   • Adjustments or corrections are carried out according to specified procedures and are consistent with operator’s skill level
   • Rotary cutting machine operation is checked to ensure correct operation
   • Machine faults requiring repair are identified and reported to designated person according to enterprise procedures
   • Repair/adjustment is verified prior to resumption of operations
5. Conduct shutdown of production process
   • Correct shutdown sequence is followed according to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures
   • Shutdown is conducted in association with fellow workers and in compliance with WHS requirements
   • Substrate waste is removed from operating area and recycled or disposed of, where required, according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures
6. Clean rotary cutting machine at end of run
   • Cutting devices and knife/knives are cleaned or replaced ready for next run
   • Cutting devices are sharpened
   • Machine bed is cleaned ready for next run
   • Cutting units are disengaged and cleaned ready for next run
   • In-line printing/converting/binding/finishing units are cleaned ready for next run
   • Transportation and delivery systems are disengaged and cleaned ready for next run
   • Production records or other documentation are accurately completed where required by enterprise procedures

This section specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Evidence of the ability to:

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must: