Plastics Factory Worker 839211

SOL | State SOL | Employer SOL| Regional

Description
Performs routine tasks in manufacturing plastic goods.

Skill Level 5

Alternative Titles
Plastics Process Hand
Specialisations
Cellular Plastics Cutter
Fibreglass Lay Up Worker

Skills Assessment Authority

Caveats  No caveats .

Group: 8392 Plastics and Rubber Factory Workers

Description
perform routine tasks in manufacturing plastic and rubber products.

Tasks
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

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