Elements and Performance Criteria
- Operate bale press and equipment
- All necessary settings and preparation for machine or equipment operation are identified and assessed in accordance with specifications and workplace standard procedures
- Work area around machine or equipment is cleaned and maintained to meet workplace and OHS practices
- Bale press and associated equipment is started in accordance with workplace standard operating procedures
- Bale press and associated equipment is stopped or shut down in accordance with all safety and workplace standard operating procedures
- Carry out operator maintenance
- Minor running problems are identified, corrected by the operator where appropriate, and reported in accordance with workplace and equipment manufacturer procedures
- Major machine or equipment or product faults are reported
- Minor maintenance and cleaning are performed in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
- Monitor product quality
- Quality requirements for pressing and sealing wool products are correctly identified and applied for all stages of the process
- Product quality is visually checked to ensure standard is maintained
- Any deviations from normal are recognised, isolated and reported
- Environmental requirements and procedures concerned with waste, pollution and recycling of materials are correctly applied at all stages of the process
- Label baled product
- Communicate production information
- Records and other documentation are clearly and accurately completed
- Information from other operators, shifts and supervisory personnel regarding production status and problems is accurately interpreted by the operator
- Information regarding production status and problems is accurately communicated to other operators, shifts and supervisory personnel