Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare the automated cutting equipment and process for operation
- Carcasses/pieces are confirmed and available
- Cleaning and maintenance requirements and status are identified and confirmed
- Machine components and related attachments are fitted and adjusted to meet safety, type/size and cutting requirements
- Equipment performance is checked and adjusted as required
- Pre-start checks are carried out as required by workplace requirements
- Operate and monitor the automated cutting process
- Carcasses/pieces are inspected to confirm that quality requirements are met
- Carcasses/pieces are hung to meet production pace
- Equipment is monitored to identify variation in operating conditions
- Variation in equipment operation is identified and maintenance requirements are reported according to workplace reporting requirements
- Quality and accuracy of cuts is monitored to confirm that specifications are met
- Out-of-specification outcomes are identified, rectified and/or reported to maintain the process within specification
- Work is conducted in accordance with workplace environmental guidelines
- The work area is maintained according to housekeeping standards
- Workplace records are maintained according to workplace recording requirements
- Shut down the automated cutting process