United States
711514-Plastics Production Machine Operator (General)˜
ANZSCO code:
711514
Job Title:
Plastics Production Machine Operator (General)˜
Job Description:
Operates extruding, injection moulding and blow moulding machines to produce finished plastic products.
Specializations:
Blow Moulding Machine Operator ,Extruding Machine Operator (Plastics) ,Injection Moulding Machine Operator (Plastics) ,Lamination Machine Operator ,Plastic Production Machine Setter
Tasks:
- operating controls to regulate temperature, pressure, speed and flow of operation
- measuring and loading materials, items and ingredients for mixing into machines and feeding mechanisms
- monitoring operation, regulating material supply and adding chemicals and colorants to mixture
- threading uncoated wire and cable through plastic coating machines, around take-up reels and through dies and cooling chambers
- laying casings, beads, ply and rubber sheets on moulds
- operating rollers to remove air
- operating vulcaniser presses and controlling curing
- examining output for defects and conformity to specifications
- performing minor repairs and maintaining production records
Job Group:
4
Skills:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia
AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
In New Zealand
NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
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Source Of Info:
Reference Australian Bureau of Statistics
1220.0 - ANZSCO -- Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, 2013, Version 1.821
