7291-13 Plastics Compounding and Reclamation Machine Operator
Operates mixing and grinding machines to prepare plastic powders, liquid blends or recycle waste plastic materials from factory operations.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate II or higher qualification or at least 1 years relevant experience.
Tasks Include:
- determines mixing requirements and feeds measured quantities of ingredients into mixing machines
- blends ingredients according to consistency or quality requirements
- adds colourants and chemical additives to mixtures
- monitors instruments and adjusts controls to regulate the speed and temperature of machines during mixing operations
- carries out prescribed checks and takes samples for laboratory testing
- moves blended material to storage containers or to machines for further processing
- cleans and maintains machines and equipment
- maintains production records
- may granulate reclaimed plastic waste
Specialisations:
Pelletising Extruder Operator
Powder Hand (Plastics)
Shredder/Granulator Operator
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