Compression moulding machine operator jobs in Finland
Compression moulding machine operators set up and operate machines to mould plastic products, according to requirements. They select and install dies on press. Compression moulding machine operators weigh the amount of premixed compound needed and pour it into the die well. They regulate the temperature of dies.
Compression moulding machine operator – how much is the pay in Finland?
What the trade paid in 2024
| Median | 17.48 €/h |
|---|---|
| Bottom tenth | 13.58 €/h |
| Top tenth | 24.03 €/h |
| Employees | 7,134 |
Pay by sex, 2024
| Sex | Median | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 15.82 €/h | 1,455 |
| Men | 17.92 €/h | 5,679 |
Compression moulding machine operator - Which skills are essential?
Optimise and maintain the parameters of the production process such as flow, temperature or pressure.
Dump the batches into conveyors making sure the specifications such as the mixing time are followed.
Manipulate the properties, shape and size of plastic.
Oversee the data presented by a gauge concerning the measurement of pressure, temperature, thickness of a material, and others.
Move levers in order to facilitate the tile or pipe cutting or to adjust the automatic oilers.
Install and coat dies on presses by using handtools, bolts and clamps.
Make use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.
Parts of the machine that apply pressure on the usually preheated moudling material to force it into contact with the mould area such as the upper movable mould part, the lower fixed mould part and the ejector pin.
The qualities and applications of various kinds of dies, the different components of a die (such as the die block, punch plate, pierce punch and others) and the types of die used in specialised manufacturing processes ( such as extrusion dies, drawing dies, forming dies, cutting dies, compound dies, and others).
Remove finished products from moulds and examine them in detail for anomalies.
The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.
Types of plastic materials and their chemical composition, physical properties, possible issues and usage cases.
Tend the compression machine used to mould plastic and other powder products such as copper, graphite or carbon.
Monitor and accordingly adjust the valves in order to allow a specific amount of liquids (such as ammonia sulfuric acid or viscous soap) or steam into the mixer or machine.
Measure the raw materials prior to their loading in the mixer or in machines, ensuring they conform with the specifications.
Compression moulding machine operator - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Finish the product by sanding, branding and polishing the plastic surface.
Construct moulds for the casting of objects in plaster, clay, glass, plastic or metal. Use casting machines and materials such as rubber, plaster or fibreglass.
Add the required colour according to specifications for tinting batch.
Use various techniques to ensure the product quality is respecting the quality standards and specifications. Oversee defects, packaging and sendbacks of products to different production departments.
Various qualities and applications of graphite, a crystalline form of carbon characterised by a high degree of natural strength and stiffness.
Maintain machinery and equipment for making plastic goods, to ensure that it is clean and in safe, working order. Perform routine maintenance on equipment and adjust when necessary, using hand and power tools.
Check the impact of manufacturing machinery on the environment, analysing temperature levels, water quality and air pollution.
Perform tests putting a system, machine, tool or other equipment through a series of actions under actual operating conditions in order to assess its reliability and suitability to realise its tasks, and adjust settings accordingly.
Methods to join softened plastic surfaces, usually by heating and applying pressure, such as heat sealing, laser welding, high frequency welding and ultrasonic welding.
Regularly inspect and perform all required activities to maintain the equipment in functional order prior or after its use.
Assemble iron moulds using handtools to hoist and bolt sections.
Continuously check up on the automated machine's set-up and execution or make regular control rounds. If necessary, record and interpret data on the operating conditions of installations and equipment in order to identify abnormalities.
Measure and mix ingredients for casting and moulding materials, according to appropriate formula.
Carry out minor repair tasks and maintenance of moulds and mould parts.
Feed hoppers with the required materials using various tools such as lifting equipment or shovels.
Maintain required company records and forms in order to report any defective materials or questionable conditions of manufacturing machinery and equipment.
Clean the mould using water, grease or oil, washing and scraping them by hand.
Load and unload materials from containers, manually or using appropriate tools. Load hoppers, containers, or conveyors to feed machines with products, using tools such as forklifts, transfer augers, suction gates, shovels, or pitchforks.
Adjust the temperature of the curing ovens by turning dials so that it is set to the correct parameters.
Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.
The manufacturing of items used in the daily life, personal use or daily practice. These products include protective safety equipment, drawing equipment, stamps, umbrellas, cigarette lighters, baskets, candles, and many other miscellaneous articles.
Set up and give commands to a machine by dispatching the appropriate data and input into the (computer) controller corresponding with the desired processed product.
Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.
The manufacture of products and equipment used for both outdoor and indoor sports activities, such as balls, rackets, ski's, surfboards, fishing, hunting, skating or fitness centre equipment.