Completing manufacturing operations

Overview & Purpose

What This Standard Covers

This NOS outlines the skills and knowledge required to effectively complete manufacturing operations, including properly shutting down manufacturing systems, ensuring safety, and maintaining a clean work environment according to company procedures.

Performance Criteria

• Work safely, complying with health and safety regulations.
• Ensure receipt of correct job instructions and shutdown procedures.
• Stop operations according to established procedures.
• Shut down related equipment safely.
• Clean equipment for future use.
• Remove materials safely and correctly.
• Report any issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Maintain an organized and safe work area.
• Confirm correct completion of shutdown operations.

Knowledge & Understanding Requirements

• Relevant health and safety requirements.
• Safe working practices during shutdown activities.
• Hazards associated with closing down operations.
• Personal protective equipment requirements.
• Obtaining job instructions and shutdown procedures.
• Safe shutdown timing and methodology.
• Completion checks and cleaning procedures.
• Problem identification and reporting processes.
• Responsibilities regarding reporting and communication.

Relevent Roles

• Process Operatives
• Manufacturing Technologists
• Plant Operators
• Engineering Operatives