Plastics processing machine operators

Example job titles

• bag machine operator
• banbury operator - plastic manufacturing
• blow moulding machine operator - plastic manufacturing
• calender operator - plastic manufacturing
• extruder operator - plastic manufacturing
• injection moulding operator - plastic manufacturing
• plastics press operator
• printing roller moulder - plastic manufacturing
• solution mixer operator - plastic manufacturing
• thermoforming operator

Main duties

• This group performs some or all of the following duties:
• Mixing machine operators
• Weigh resins, colourants and other chemicals according to formula
• Place weighed materials in mixing machine and operate machine to blend plastic and other chemicals to a specified consistency or viscosity
• Monitor operation, regulate material supply and add chemicals and colourants to mixture
• Operate controls to regulate temperature, speed and other processing conditions
• Unload mixture into container or conveyor for further processing
• Maintain and perform minor repairs on machinery as required
• Maintain inventory of material and clean working area.
• Calendering process operators

Employment requirements

• For all operators in this unit group, completion of secondary school is usually required.
• Several years of experience as a helper, tender or packer in the same company may be required.
• Completion of a statistical process control (SPC) course may be required.
• Completion of courses in hydraulics, pneumatics and electronics systems may be required for moulding process operators.
• On-the-job training is provided.

Approved positions by year

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