Elements and Performance Criteria
- Operate wool superwash 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
- Superwash equipment is started
- Superwash equipment is stopped or shut down in accordance with all OHS practices 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
- Control process variables
- Chemicals are prepared, mixed and changed in accordance with manufacturer specifications, workplace requirements and relevant safety procedures
- Water levels and temperatures are regularly monitored and adjusted where necessary to ensure required processing standard is achieved
- All flow rates are monitored and adjusted where necessary in accordance with blend specification and workplace standard operating procedures
- Moisture levels are maintained in accordance with workplace and machine manufacturer procedures
- Evaluate chemical properties of superwash water
- Monitor treated wool quality
- Quality requirements for prepared wool are correctly identified and applied for all stages of the process
- Samples are prepared as required and details are recorded
- All necessary calculations and testing procedures to evaluate the physical properties of the treated wool are accurately assessed, results recorded and samples stored
- Wool 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
- 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