9423- Rubber processing machine operators and related workers

Rubber processing machine operators perform some or all of the following duties:


Set up, operate and tend machinery used for mixing, calendering, extruding, moulding and curing rubber materials or rubber products
Load or feed rubber, pigments, filler, oil and chemicals into machines
Check and monitor processing conditions and product quality
Adjust machines to proper setting as required
Train or assist in training new workers.
Assemblers, rubber products perform some or all of the following duties:


Lay out and prepare rubber materials for assembly
Operate machines or equipment or use hand tools to cut, shape, splice, fit and cement rubber materials to form rubber parts or finished rubber products
Operate finishing machines or equipment to trim, grind, or buff rubber products into final form
Train or assist in training new workers.
Rubber products inspectors perform some or all of the following duties:


Inspect finished rubber products for defects and conformance to specifications and quality standards, visually or using instruments
Affix seals or tags to approved products and mark and reroute defective products for repair or recycle
Fill out product inspection report
May make minor adjustments or repairs to products.