Group
Occupation
731131 Plastics Fabricator or Welder
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
731131 Plastics Fabricator or Welder
Operates machines to measure, cut, shape, fit, and assemble plastics materials to produce plastic products.
Specialisation
- Poly Welder
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 4: NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience
Main tasks
- Reads blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine product requirements
- Sets up and operates machines to measure, cut, shape, fit, and assemble plastics materials
- Cuts, trims, and shapes plastics materials using hand tools
- Fastens seams or joints together with welds or bonds to assemble components into products or to repair plastic items
- Carries out butt and electrofusion welding of polyethylene plastic pipe works and components
- Carries out routine quality checks on products, such as dimensional checks, clarity of colour, and impact resistance
- Finishes off plastic parts, including sanding and polishing