Description

Labourers in rubber and plastic products manufacturing assist machine operators, transport materials and perform similar tasks. They are employed by rubber and plastic products manufacturing companies.

Job Titles

• Belt builder helper
• Labourer – plastic products manufacturing
• Labourer – rubber products manufacturing
• Machine offbearer – rubber products manufacturing
• Mould cleaner – rubber products manufacturing
• Moulded products stripper – rubber and plastic products manufacturing
• Roll changer – rubber manufacturing
• Spreader operator helper – plastic products manufacturing

Main Duties

• Assist machine operators or assemblers in performing their duties
• Assist in setting up and dismantling machinery and equipment
• Clean and lubricate machinery and equipment
• Transport materials and tools to and from work areas using hand trucks or other conveyance
• Prepare raw materials for mixing process
• Monitor machines to watch for jammed materials or defective products.

Workplaces

• Rubber and plastic products manufacturing companies

Skills

• Equipment and Tool Selection
• Management of Material Resources
• Operation and Control
• Preventative Maintenance
• Quality Control Testing

Abilities

• Dynamic Strength
• Stamina
• Static Strength
• Trunk Strength
• Arm-Hand Steadiness

Personal Attributes

• Adaptability
• Collaboration
• Active Learning
• Concern for Others
• Analytical Thinking

Similar Occupations

• Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing (92013)
• Plastics processing machine operators (94111)
• Rubber processing machine operators and related workers (94112)
• Plastic products assemblers, finishers and inspectors (94212)

Source: OaSIS