MEALSU0010 - Operate and maintain sewing machines and overlockers
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MEALSU0010 Operate and maintain sewing machines and overlockers
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Version 1.0 Issue Date: May 2024
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Observation Checklist
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Plan work and implement work plan to maximise safety and productivity
Clear and clean work area to provide worktable free of obstructions and clear access to sewing or overlocking machine
Establish and maintain safe working environment in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
Identify required electrical power outlets
Obtain required assistance to move and position work piece
Determine type of material to be sewn, type of stitch to be used and end-use of finished product to assist in selecting thread and needle
Select suitable thread, considering thread material, diameter of thread, tensile strength and colour
Choose needle to suit type of thread, type of stitch and material to be sewn
Examine machine for damage, missing components or other defects
Examine power cords for knots, unsafe routing and insulation damage
Safely connect machine to power and follow ‘power-on’ procedure
Ensure needle is sharp, clean and free from rust and dirt
Fit needle is fitted to machine in accordance with machine instructions
Thread machine and check thread for free travel from spool
Check and adjust thread tension and other machine settings, using test pieces if necessary, to ensure correct output
Correctly align work piece to machine
Operate machine in accordance with standard procedures while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
Correctly feed work piece into machine
Monitor performance of machine by regularly checking thread tension and other settings and inspecting stitching in finished product
Remove work piece from machine using any required assistance
Inspect completed work to verify that it meets technical instructions
Identify and mark any areas in need of rework or rectification to meet requirements
Perform required rework or arrange for other required rectification action
Label or tag completed product and complete required documentation in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
Switch off machine using ‘power-off’ procedures
Clean machine and perform programmed maintenance that is within the province of the operator, in accordance with enterprise requirements and manufacturer’s specifications, while observing all relevant WHS requirements, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDSs)
Dispose of worn or damaged needles in accordance with safe working practice
Notify supervisor of any abnormal conditions requiring maintenance or repair in accordance with maintenance procedures
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MEALSU0010 - Operate and maintain sewing machines and overlockers
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MEALSU0010 - Operate and maintain sewing machines and overlockers
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