Elements and Performance Criteria
- Assess different qualities and types of materials
- Start up, shut down, adjust and carry out minor maintenance with safety
- Cut linings and components from materials by press or hand
- Knives are selected according to job specifications and size requirements and used according to OHS practices.
- Pressures on press are adjusted to knife sizes and shapes.
- Work ticket specifications are followed according to pairs and pieces.
- Parts are cut to workplace quality standards in relation to materials flaws and acceptable levels of matching of irregular and non-uniform finishes.
- Decisions are made about individual pairs based on colour and grain approximation according to workplace quality standards.
- Pairs are cut to appropriate allowances, to achieve best yield and best matching of materials.
- 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