Elements and Performance Criteria
- Set up workstation
- Workstation is set up in accordance with specifications and workplace procedures
- Cutting equipment is prepared in accordance with manufacturer instructions
- Tools and cutting equipment are selected as appropriate to job allocation, checked and appropriate action is taken in case of wear and tear, especially in relation to knives and boards
- Records are kept
- Assess materials
- The material is correctly assessed against specification and best clicking approach is determined
- Materials are laid-up correctly for single or upper multiple cutting
- Work ticket is interpreted
- Cut pieces are correctly sized, marked and counted using colour coding or workplace identification systems
- Cut pieces are stamped according to work ticket and to workplace specifications
- Materials are sorted according to colour and shade and other specifications
- Materials are checked in relation to directional stretch and strength to determine best clicking approach
- Operate machine
- Cut materials
- Clicking knives are selected according to job specifications and size requirements and used with safety and pressures on press are adjusted to knife sizes and shapes
- Problems or faults with press, patterns, knives and cutting boards are recognised and referred for repair or correction
- Work ticket specifications are followed according to pieces and pairs
- Clicking knives and patterns are used to gain optimal material utilisation when compared against workplace standards
- Faults are identified and patterns positioned accordingly
- Parts are cut to workplace quality standards in relation to material flaws
- Pieces are selected, colour or grain matched to workplace quality standards
- Pieces, panels are cut to achieve best yield according to appropriate allowance
- Distortions and defects on press cutting boards are identified and appropriate action taken
- Check finished product