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839212 · ANZSCO 2022

Rubber Factory Worker

Classification
Occupation
Skill level
5 Aus,4 NZ
Major group
Labourers

Classification

Major group
8Labourers

Description

Performs routine tasks in manufacturing tyres and other rubber products.

Alternative titles

  • Rubber Process Hand
  • Performs routine tasks in manufacturing tyres and other rubber products.

Specialisations

  • Latex Foam Worker

Unit group

8392 · Plastics and Rubber Factory Workers

Description

Plastics and Rubber Factory Workers perform routine tasks in manufacturing plastic and rubber products.

Skill level

Occupation skill level 5 Aus,4 NZ

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.

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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