Plastic Compounding and Reclamation Machine Operator 711512

Updated on 23 Dec 2019

SOL | State SOL |Employer SOL| Regional

Description

Operates mixing and grinding machines to prepare plastic powders and liquid blends, and recycle waste plastic materials from factory operations.

Skill Level: 4

Specialisations:

• Pelletising Extruder Operator
• Powder Hand (Plastics)
• Shredder/Granulator Operator

 

Skills Assessment Authority: 

Caveats: No caveats apply to this occupation.

Group: 7115 Plastics and Rubber Production Machine Operators

Description

operate machines to manufacture and finish plastic and rubber products.

Tasks

• operating controls to regulate temperature, pressure, speed and flow of operation
• measuring and loading materials, items and ingredients for mixing into machines and feeding mechanisms
• monitoring operation, regulating material supply and adding chemicals and colorants to mixture
• threading uncoated wire and cable through plastic coating machines, around take-up reels and through dies and cooling chambers
• laying casings, beads, ply and rubber sheets on moulds
• operating rollers to remove air
• operating vulcaniser presses and controlling curing
• examining output for defects and conformity to specifications
• performing minor repairs and maintaining production records

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:
NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.