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9615 Labourers in rubber and plastic products manufacturing

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

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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

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Main duties


Labourers in this unit group perform some or all of the following 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.

Employment requirements

  • Some secondary school education is usually required.

Additional information

  • Progression to machine operator or assembler positions in rubber and plastic products manufacturing is possible with experience.

Classified elsewhere

  • Plastic products assemblers, finishers and inspectors (9535)
  • Plastics processing machine operators (9422)
  • Rubber processing machine operators and related workers (9423)
  • Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing (9214)

Classification Structure - 9