Manufacturing & ProductionISCO 8142
Insulating tube winder
Insulating tube winders set up and operate a machine to wind up insulating tubes and cut them to specified dimensions.
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Rate 5 of the 11 essential skills of this occupation (European ESCO data). No account needed.
operate insulating tube winding machinery
remove processed workpiece
perform test run
check quality of products on the production line
monitor automated machines
European Skills Framework
Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
Essential (11)
quality standardsquality standardsThe national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.operate insulating tube winding machineryoperate insulating tube winding machineryOperate machines and equipment used for winding and cutting insulating tubes.remove processed workpieceremove processed workpieceRemove individual workpieces after processing, from the manufacturing machine or the machine tool. In case of a conveyor belt this involves quick, continuous movement.perform test runperform test runPerform 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, ...ensure public safety and securityensure public safety and securityImplement the relevant procedures, strategies and use the proper equipment to promote local or national security activities for the protection of data, people, institutions, and property.check quality of products on the production linecheck quality of products on the production lineCheck products for quality on the production line and remove defective items before and after packaging.monitor automated machinesmonitor automated machinesContinuously 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...supply machinesupply machineEnsure 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.check quality of raw materialscheck quality of raw materialsCheck the quality of basic materials used for the production of semi-finished and finished goods by assessing some of its characteristics and, if needed, select samples to be analysed.ensure conformity to specificationsensure conformity to specificationsEnsure that the assembled products are conform to the specifications given.maintain insulating tube winding machinerymaintain insulating tube winding machineryMaintain tube winding machinery and equipment, 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.
Optional (17) — show
fibreglass laminatingfibreglass laminatingProcess of applying multiple layers of fiberglass, a strong lightweight plastic reinforced with glass fibre woven into mats, using various techniques such as applying pressure or adhesives, welding or...plastic resinsplastic resinsThe process of heating hydrocarbons, forming and combining polymers to create plastic resins which are used to make different kinds of products.manufacturing of daily use goodsmanufacturing of daily use goodsThe 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...manufacturing of sports equipmentmanufacturing of sports equipmentThe 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.alumina ceramicalumina ceramicAluminium oxide, also called alumina, is a ceramic material made of oxygen and aluminium which has many properties suitable for insulation purposes such as hardness, low electrical conductivity and in...repair insulating tube winding machineryrepair insulating tube winding machineryRepair broken components or systems of tube winding machinery and equipment, using hand and power tools.feed raw material into plant machineryfeed raw material into plant machineryInsert raw materials, chemicals and processing agents into plant machinery.inspect quality of productsinspect quality of productsUse 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.supply machine with appropriate toolssupply machine with appropriate toolsSupply the machine with the necessary tools and items for a particular production purpose. Monitor the stock and replenish when needed.record production data for quality controlrecord production data for quality controlKeep records of the machine's faults, interventions and irregularities for quality control.troubleshoottroubleshootIdentify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.measure parts of manufactured productsmeasure parts of manufactured productsOperate measurement instruments to measure parts of manufactured objects. Take into consideration specifications of manufacturers to perform the measuring.weigh materialsweigh materialsWeigh materials and products, record weight and other relevant data on tags or labels.operate hot glue gunoperate hot glue gunOperate the electric machine used to apply hot melt adhesive to join two pieces of material.set up the controller of a machineset up the controller of a machineSet up and give commands to a machine by dispatching the appropriate data and input into the (computer) controller corresponding with the desired processed product.remove excess glueremove excess glueRemove surplus of glue with a scraper.inject liquid foaminject liquid foamForce foam into a limited space such as the space between the inner and outer cups of vacuum bottles or pour liquid foam into a mould in order to obtain the desired shape.
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Frequently asked questions
What does an insulating tube winder do?
Insulating tube winders set up and operate a machine to wind up insulating tubes and cut them to specified dimensions.
What skills does an insulating tube winder need?
An insulating tube winder needs 11 essential skills, including quality standards, operate insulating tube winding machinery, remove processed workpiece, perform test run, ensure public safety and security.
Will AI replace insulating tube winder jobs?
The AI disruption score for insulating tube winder is 62/100 (high risk). Skills most exposed to automation: record production data for quality control, remove processed workpiece, quality standards. Most resilient: operate hot glue gun, repair insulating tube winding machinery, maintain insulating tube winding machinery.
AI Replacement Risk
62/ 100
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