8392 Plastics and Rubber Factory Workers

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:

• NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

For some occupations a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification.

• 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

• 839211 Plastics Factory Worker
• 839212 Rubber Factory Worker

Alternative Title:

• Plastics Process Hand

Performs routine tasks in manufacturing plastic goods.

Skill Level:

• 5 Australia
• 4 New Zealand

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 Australia
• 4 New Zealand

Specialisation:

• Latex Foam Worker