Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to change dies or cores.
- Shut down extruder.
- Change setup.
- Remove, clean and store die according to workplace procedures.
- Fit replacement die ensuring that locating devices and marks are matched and securing devices are installed and tightened to specification.
- Remove and re-fit calibrator sleeve and seals as required.
- Set heats according to pre-start procedures.
- Restart and test-run the new setup.
- Check operation of die against product quality
- Compare machine setting ranges against documented requirements.
- Check the first-off sample for required standards
- Fine-tune settings and other production variables as required.
- Note variances between standard operating procedures and actual production run.
- Complete workplace documentation and report to appropriate personnel.
- Anticipate and solve problems
- Recognise a problem or a potential problem.
- Determine problems needing priority action.
- Refer problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person, with possible causes.
- Seek information and assistance as required to solve problems.
- Solve problems within area of responsibility
- Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred.