Record press operator jobs in Finland
Record press operators tend a machine that presses vinyl with a negative impression of a master disc. As pressure is applied, the vinyl is forced into the grooves of the master disc and a playable record is obtained.
Record press 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 |
Record press operator - Which skills are essential?
Place record labels over top and bottom centre pins of the press, manually or by the use of lacquers.
Manipulate the properties, shape and size of plastic.
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
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.
Operate the steam-hydraulic press that moulds plastic compounds into phonograph records. They can also be used for the pressing of handmade paper.
Examine record for flaws such as discolouration and scratches.
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.
The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.
Ensure the machine is fed the necessary and adequate materials and control the placement or automatic feed and retrieval of work pieces in the machines or machine tools on the production line.
use correctly the controls of specialized machinery by turning valves, handwheels, or rheostats to move and control flow of fuels, water, and dry or liquid binders to machines.
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.
Record press operator - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Add the required colour according to specifications for tinting batch.
The various processes various materials used for electroplating may produce, such as copper plating, silver plating, nickle plating, gold plating, embossed gold plating, degreasing, and others.
Keep records of the machine's faults, interventions and irregularities for quality control.
The various metalworking processes using electric current to form metal coating on an electrode and on the workpiece, such as pulse electroplating, pulse electrodeposition, brush electroplating, and others.
Remove individual workpieces after processing, from the manufacturing machine or the machine tool. In case of a conveyor belt this involves quick, continuous movement.
Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.
Mould vinyl records by placing plastic compounds into the press mould, starting the press cycle under which it forms a record. Place the record onto the edge trimmer, rotating the record against circular blades to trim flash the record edge.
The power transmission systems that use the force of flowing liquids to transmit power.
Apply a layer of protective solutions such as permethrine to protect the product from damage such as corrosion, fire or parasites, using a spray gun or paintbrush.
Perform regular maintenance, possibly including corrections and alterations, on a machine or machine tool to ensure it remains in a proper productive state.
Perform routine maintenance and repairs on systems which use pressurised fluids to provide power to machines and equipment.
Control the temperature and changing composition of the solution composed of different chemical components and used to cover a surface with a thin layer of metal.
Tend a metalworking machine designed to coat metal surfaces by using electric current to form metal coatings on an electrode and on the workpiece, monitor and operate it according to regulations.
Clean the mould using water, grease or oil, washing and scraping them by hand.
Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.
Pack fragile items such as glass panes or glass objects using the appropriate boxes and cushioning materials such as air-encapsulated plastic or customised foam enclosures to make sure the content will not move during transportation.
Rare vinyl records and record labels.
Retain record samples for eventual audio testing.
Measure the raw materials prior to their loading in the mixer or in machines, ensuring they conform with the specifications.