Elements and Performance Criteria
- Assemble and prepare the pipe mould
- Check mould for distortion, cracks or other defects
- Clean mould cavity and apply stripping agent
- Check and insert reinforcing cage and/or other fitments and secure in accordance with procedures/work instructions
- Check cover to steel and fix or report as appropriate
- Check holding of cage
- Assemble mould and secure in accordance with procedures/work instructions
- Move pipe mould to spinning equipment
- Load mould onto pipe spinning equipment
- Spin pipe
- Conduct additional pre-start checks as required in accordance with procedures/work instructions
- Ensure an adequate supply of the specified concrete mix is available to meet production requirements
- Start spinning equipment in accordance with procedures/work instructions
- Monitor instrument/control panels and adjust rate of spin and material flow as necessary to remain within specified operating parameters
- Make observations of plant and equipment at specified intervals to identify any anomalies in procedures/work instructions
- Maximise product throughput and efficiency to maintain target parameters
- Communicate with appropriate personnel regarding the status of operations in line with enterprise requirements
- Employ safe working practices which conform to occupational health and safety (OHS) and enterprise requirements
- Finish and cure pipe
- Float/finish pipes as required
- Remove spun pipe and mould from spinning equipment
- Inspect inside diameter of pipe, ends and inside surface finish
- Undertake any repairs to pipe caused by irregularities in material flow
- Move pipe to curing tunnel or kiln in accordance with procedures/work instructions
- Monitor curing of pipe to ensure compliance with enterprise quality requirements
- Remove pipe and mould from curing equipment
- Demould pipe
- Inspect and store pipe
- Inspect pipe outside diameter and ends/flanges for defects
- Make allowable repairs in accordance with specification and procedures/work instructions
- Identify and mark pipe with appropriate brand or identification number
- Apply appropriate interior surface coatings or coverings as required by the specification
- Move pipe and store in compliance with enterprise storage quality/quantity requirements
- Rectify routine problems
- Identify the range of faults that can occur during the operation
- Determine and rectify fault causes in accordance with procedures/work instructions
- Identify and rectify equipment failure causes in accordance with procedures/work instructions
- Ensure appropriate records and log books of equipment operations are maintained to meet procedures/work instructions
- Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person