UNIT GROUP 8392 PLASTICS AND RUBBER FACTORY WORKERS

PLASTICS AND RUBBER FACTORY WORKERS perform routine tasks in manufacturing plastic and rubber products.

Indicative Skill Level:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications outlined below.

In Australia:

AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

In New Zealand:
NZ Register Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

For some occupations a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification. In some instances no formal qualification or on-the-job training may be required.

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

Occupations:
839211 Plastics Factory Worker
839212 Rubber Factory Worker

Alternative Title:
Plastics Process Hand

Performs routine tasks in manufacturing plastic goods.

Skill Level: 5

Specialisations:

Cellular Plastics Cutter
Fibreglass Lay Up Worker

Alternative Title:
Rubber Process Hand

Performs routine tasks in manufacturing tyres and other rubber products.

Skill Level: 5

Specialisation:

Latex Foam Worker