Plastics Factory Worker
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 5 Aus,4 NZ
- Major group
- Labourers
Classification
- Major group
- 8Labourers
- Sub-major group
- 83Factory Process Workers
- Minor group
- 839Miscellaneous Factory Process Workers
- Unit group
- 8392Plastics and Rubber Factory Workers
Description
Performs routine tasks in manufacturing plastic goods.
Alternative titles
- Plastics Process Hand
- Performs routine tasks in manufacturing plastic goods.
Specialisations
- Cellular Plastics Cutter
- Fibreglass Lay Up Worker
Unit group
8392 · Plastics and Rubber Factory WorkersDescription
Plastics and Rubber Factory Workers perform routine tasks in manufacturing plastic and rubber products.
Skill level
Australia
AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)
New Zealand
NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4) For some occupations a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification.
Occupation skill level 5 Aus,4 NZ
Tasks
Tasks include
- dumping material into hoppers of machines
- stopping moulding machines and discharging contents
- cutting foam products from foam blocks
- cleaning, smoothing and waxing moulds for making products
- brushing and spraying release agents onto moulds to assist with the removal of moulded products
- building up layers of fibreglass and resin on moulds
- cleaning work areas, tools and equipment
- may smooth rough edges of moulds using files, grinders and sanders
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