1. Maintain machine delivery system
   • Delivery systems are monitored and adjusted to ensure accurate and continuous operation and eliminate damage to finished product
   • Substrate is added to and removed from the process according to job specifications
2. Maintain complex flat-bed cutting process
   • Knife condition is 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 knife/knives is 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
   • In-line printing/converting/binding/finishing processes are monitored and adjusted to ensure product quality meets the approved sample standard
3. Maintain operation of production process
   • 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
   • Problems in cutting (flat-bed) machine operation are 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
   • Cutting (flat-bed) machine operation is checked to ensure correct operation
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
   • Machine faults requiring repair are identified and reported to designated person according to enterprise procedures
   • Repair/adjustment is verified prior to resumption of operations
6. Clean flat-bed cutting machine at end of run
   • Knife and machine bed are cleaned ready for next run
   • Cutting devices are sharpened correctly according to WHS requirements and enterprise procedures
   • Cutting machine is 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:

For Reel Delivery Systems Only

For Sheet Delivery Systems Only

Flat bed cutting operations

Machine problems and cutting faults

Machine shut down and cleaning

Quality assurance

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