Who is an extruder driver and what does he do?

An extruder is a special technique designed for the processing of polymers into an alloy. Since such a device cannot work independently and perform the assigned tasks, a qualified specialist is needed, who is called the extruder driver. What does he do?

The extruder operator is a specialist with skills and knowledge in the field of polymer production. This work is quite difficult, responsible and even dangerous. The fact is that chemicals can have a negative effect on human health, therefore, when performing duties, you must carefully observe safety precautions. The extruder driver is a harmful profession.

In his work, the employee must use personal protective equipment (PPE). That is why to independent work on the extruder only adults who have undergone special training, as well as who have studied instructions on safety and labor protection, can be admitted.

In addition, for those who want to work as an extruder operator, will have to go through a medical commission, during which it will be determined whether a person is fit for such a job or has contraindications. In the latter case, a person cannot be admitted to work even if he has passed all the necessary stages of training. People who are in a state of alcoholic or drug intoxication cannot be allowed to perform the duties of a driver. If a person who is in an inadequate condition receives permission to work, this will be a gross violation of safety rules.

Like other professions, this one has its advantages and disadvantages. The positive aspects can be considered:

• demand for the profession in the labor market;
• good salary;
• the opportunity to master the profession directly at the enterprise, but in this case the category will not be higher than 5.

There are also negative aspects. The most significant of them are:

• relatively little awareness of the profession;
• monotonous work;
• possible negative effects of chemicals on the body.

The duties of the extruder driver include a lot of tasks. A person is obliged to do the following.

• Conduct regular inspections of the extruder. If any faults are found, it is necessary to send the machine for repair.
• Clean contaminated parts as necessary.
• Establish the required operating modes of the extruder.
• Check the released products for compliance with the declared dimensions and parameters.

Another important duty is workplace safety check... Before starting the machine, you need to check its serviceability, as well as the operation of the ventilation system, grounding, and lighting sources.

The extruder operator is responsible for big enough responsibility... It concerns both the operation of the equipment and the quality of the manufactured products. Also, the following is under the individual responsibility of the employee.

• Tracking the readings of the devices installed on the extruder.
• Control over the actions of the machine.
• Product quality control.

The driver has no right to leave the working extruder unattended. Also, should not activate it in case of detection of even minor malfunctions. In his work, a specialist should be guided by his skills and knowledge regarding the functionality of the extruder. Additionally, you need to know GOSTs for manufactured products.

There are 5 categories for the profession of an extruder driver.

• The list starts with 2 discharges... A professional of this level has the right to work with the most simple details, can adjust and regulate equipment modes, and prepare a workplace.
• For a specialist 3 digits admission to medium-level technology is possible. The employee independently carries out the entire process: from preparation of the workplace to quality control of manufactured products.
• Specialist 4 digits has a tolerance for an extruder with a complex cross-section. He can work with more complex mechanisms only under the supervision of a high-level specialist.
• WITH 5th grade a person can work with extruders with a particularly complex cross-section.
• Driver 6 category Is a person with a secondary specialized education. It can work on automated extruders, as well as fill out their technical data sheets.

You can get the profession of "extruder driver" directly at the enterprise itself and in specialized educational institutions, which include schools, technical schools and colleges. You can take training in one of the selected educational institutions after the end of the 9th or 11th grade. As an add-on, you can take the Extruder Operator training course on a paid basis. Such courses are conducted by private educational institutions and employment centers... You can get a profession directly in production. But all the same, even in this case, you will have to receive additional education, for example, take courses on a paid basis.

You can work in factories and enterprises associated with the chemical industry. In particular, where films, pipes and granules are made. The average salary is 50 thousand rubles.This indicator depends on the category of the driver, as well as the status of the enterprise and the region in which he works.