Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify automated curtain pleating equipment controls and work procedures
- Location and function of the equipment, including, equipment condition, components and controls are identified
- Work procedures and documentation are checked to identify that settings are within approved operating range
- Inspection procedure for quality requirements for hemmed and seamed curtain drops is identified
- Heading type is recognised to identify personal work requirements for measuring, calculating, folding and finishing
- The process for obtaining materials and moving products to the next process is identified
- Prepare for work
- Work order requirements are identified
- OHS requirements, including ergonomic criteria and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
- Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition
- Work sequence is planned to suit job
- Equipment on/off switches and guards are identified
- Pleated width for the curtain order is calculated
- Adjustments to equipment settings to match work order heading requirements and finished curtain width are made following workplace approved procedures
- Any required supplementary equipment is identified for routine cleaning, lubrication and adjustments
- Operate automated curtain pleating equipment
- Lubrications and adjustments are made to the machine
- Curtains are spread on work area and clamped in the automated equipment ensuring a smooth and square alignment with the machine guides
- Curtain pleating is completed, monitoring equipment conditions and drape quality
- Finished width of each curtain drop is measured and checked against work order and pleat size is adjusted where required
- Curtain headings are stapled or clipped within required heading area
- Problems are identified and reported following workplace procedures
- Finished work is dispatched to next process following workplace procedures
- Equipment and work area clean up are completed following workplace procedures