Group
Occupation
731134 Rubber Production Machine Operator
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
731134 Rubber Production Machine Operator
Operates machines to manufacture rubber products.
Specialisations
- Conveyor Belt Technician
- Rubber Belt Splicer
- Rubber Liner
- Tyre Retreader
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
- Monitors the functioning of rubber processing machinery producing products
- Sets up and calibrates rubber processing machines based on the specific production requirements
- Operates controls to regulate temperature, pressure, speed, and flow of operation to achieve desired rubber quality
- Measures and loads raw rubber materials, items, and ingredients for mixing into machines and feeding mechanisms
- Monitors operations, regulates material supply, and adds chemicals and colorants to mixture
- Examines finished rubber products for defects and conformity to specifications