Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan work operations
- Specifications for assembly of springs are confirmed, including the number of springs for size of mattress, type of springs for the application, layout of springs and assembly procedures
- Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
- Suitable work area is selected, tidied and cleared of any contaminants
- Appropriate equipment and tools are selected and checked for the required fitting and assembly process
- Specifications for assembly of springs are confirmed
- Operate machinery to assemble spring units
- Machine is checked for safe and effective operation
- Machine settings and adjustments are made in accordance with job requirements and machine and tool manufacturer instructions
- Machine start-up procedures are carried out in accordance with manufacturer instructions
- Machine is operated in accordance with its designated capacity and purpose, tooling requirements and to manufacturer recommendations
- Springs are machine joined in accordance with manufacturer instructions, safe handling procedures and standard workplace operating procedures
- Machine operation is monitored to ensure springs are assembled to job specifications and quality requirements
- Problems with the required work and/or operation of the machine are identified and reported to the appropriate person
- Clean up work area and maintain equipment
- Items that do not meet quality requirements are recycled or discarded according to workplace procedures
- Materials that can be re-used are collected and stored
- Waste and scrap are removed following workplace procedures
- Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition in accordance with workplace procedures
- Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified in accordance with workplace procedures
- Equipment and tooling is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures