Factory Worker Plastics and Rubber
Factory workers in the plastics and rubber industry manufacture items using machinery. They work with raw materials and equipment to produce rubber and plastic items; the work is repetitive and requires good concentration skills to ensure product quality and worker safety.
Duties and tasks
- Inspecting products for quality
- Maintaining and cleaning equipment and facilities
- Measuring and adding materials to machines
- Monitoring operations and making adjustments, when necessary
- Preparing and packaging finished products
Skills required
- Ability to follow Safety Standards
- Concentration
- Fit and Able to Perform Physical and Repetitive Tasks
- Monitoring Operations and Machinery
- Strong Attention to Detail
- Understanding of Health and Safety Regulations
Working conditions
Factory Workers in the plastics and rubber industry work indoors in a workshop or factory setting. The various tasks workers must perform require them to use tools, equipment, and machinery in a safe and efficient manner. Because of constant exposure to raw materials and large machinery, risk of injury and illness in this career is higher; workers must wear protective clothing. Temperatures in the factory may be warm from the production process. They may work shifts and nights in a general Monday through Friday work week.
Professional associations / Industry information
Manufacturing Skills Australia
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