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Frequently Asked Questions:

• How many Flexible Tube Maker jobs are available on Pertemps?

  There are 2 Flexible Tube Maker jobs available on Pertemps right now.

• What does a Flexible Tube Maker do?

  Rubber workers operate machines which knead, blend, calender, mould, extrude and cure rubber products from natural and synthetic rubber. They measure the ingredients for mixing and load them into the machine. Rubber products machine operators monitor and control the tempature, pressure and speed during production.

  Tasks required include:

  • Packs products ready for kiln setting.
  • Operates kilns, furnaces and ovens to produce cement clinker, linoleum cement and asphalt, to fire abrasive and carbon products, to make and treat glass and ceramic items, and otherwise cook and heat treat materials and products not elsewhere classified.
  • Operates masticating, calendaring, mixing, forming, shaping, moulding, extruding, cutting, trimming and winding machines to make and repair rubber products.
  • Operates machines to mix, blend, crush, wash and separate seeds and other materials not elsewhere classified.
  • Operates machines to produce flat and corrugated asbestos cement pipes and sheets.
  • Performs other processing tasks not elsewhere classified.

• What are the entry requirements for a Flexible Tube Maker?

  There are no formal academic entry requirements, though some employers may expect entrants to possess GCSEs/S grades. Training is typically provided on-the-job, supplemented by specialist training courses. NVQs/SVQs in Performing Manufacturing Operations are available at Levels 1, and 2.