Elements and Performance Criteria
- Set up workstation
- Workstation is set up to reflect specifications and to achieve operator comfort and minimise fatigue.
- Machines are cleaned and checked for irregularities.
- Cutting board is routinely cleaned, turned and maintained.
- Striker plate is regularly checked for distortion and damage and irregularities reported.
- Records are maintained.
- Assess materials
- Cut materials
- Knives and patterns are used to gain optimal materials use against workplace quality standards.
- Machines are started up and shut down according to safety regulations.
- Knives are selected according to job specifications and size requirements and used according to OHS practices.
- Pressures on press are adjusted to knife size and shape.
- Parts are cut to workplace quality standards in relation to materials flaws.
- Individual pairs are selected and colour and grain matched to workplace quality standards.
- Pairs are cut to achieve best yield according to appropriate allowance.
- Distortions and defects on press cutting knives, dies and cutting boards are identified and appropriate action taken.
- Work is carried out according to OHS practices.
- Check finished product