Plastics and Rubber Factory Workers

Plastics and Rubber Factory Workers perform routine tasks in manufacturing plastic and rubber products.

**Indicative 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:

- NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

For some occupations a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification.

**Tasks include:**

- 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