Roll Calender Worker (Plastic Product Manufacturing)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Operates roll calender equipment to manufacture plastic films and sheets, producing products with specified thickness and surface properties through heating, calendering, and cooling.
Description
Roll calender workers supply plastic materials between multiple rollers, manufacturing films and sheets of specified thickness and width through heated calendering. They adjust process conditions such as temperature, pressure, and speed, inspect dimensions and surface conditions using micrometers and calipers, identify defects to maintain yield rates. Based on production plans, they start up, switch, clean, and maintain equipment, ensuring safety and quality while producing efficiently.
Future Outlook
While efficiency improves with the introduction of IoT and automation technologies, acquiring new materials and process technologies to respond to environmental regulations and growing demand for recycled materials will be required.
Personality Traits
Capable of Quick Situational Judgment / Good Team Player / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Operator → Leader → Production Management → Quality Management → Manufacturing Engineer
Required Skills
Blueprint and Manual Reading / Instrumentation Monitoring / Machine Operation / Measuring Instrument Operation / Quality Inspection
Recommended Skills
Basic Electrical and Mechanical Knowledge / Process Improvement / Safety and Health Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because even minor differences in product thickness or surface quality can lead to defects. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires physical stamina due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy raw materials. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is less required as it follows prescribed manufacturing conditions. |
Aliases
- Roll Calender Machine Worker
- Roll Calender Operator
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