Plastic products machine operators

Products machine operators operate and monitor machines which knead and blend compounds to obtain plastic materials and which make various plastic components and articles.

Skill level: Semi-skilled

Role Responsibilities

  • Operating and monitoring machines which knead and blend compounds to obtain plastic materials
  • Operating and monitoring machines which shape plastic materials by moulding, extrusion, blowing, cutting and other means
  • Operating and monitoring machines which laminate plastics and plastic-impregnated materials or produce fibreglass
  • Encasing uncoated wire, cord, cable and optic fibre in plastic
  • Examining outputs for defects and conformity to specifications
  • Recycling waste plastic materials
  • Making artificial eyes and contact lens discs, making and repairing spectacle frames and plastic parts of orthopaedic appliances

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