7291-11 General Plastics Production Machine Operator
Operates extruding, injection moulding or blow moulding machines to produce finished plastic products.
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:
- sets controls and starts machines, monitors their operation and ensures that raw material inputs are maintained
- performs adjustments to die or mould settings
- checks finished products for defects
- notifies supervisor or maintenance staff of machine malfunctions or defective products
- maintains machine and production records
- may trim, cut, stack or collate finished products
Specialisations:
Blow Moulding Machine Operator
Extruding Machine Operator
Injection Moulding Machine Operator
Lamination Machine Operator
Plastic Production Machine Setter
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