Overview
Rubber Production Machine Operators operate machines to manufacture rubber products, such as tyres.
Day-to-day
- operates controls to regulate temperature, pressure, speed and flow of operation
- measures and loads materials, items and ingredients for mixing into machines and feeding mechanisms
- monitors operation, regulates material supply and adds chemicals and colorants to mixture
- lays casings, beads, ply and rubber sheets on moulds
- operates rollers to remove air
- operates vulcaniser presses and controls curing
- examines output for defects and conformity to specifications
- performs minor repairs and maintains production records.
To become a Rubber Production Machine Operator
You can work as a Rubber Production Machine Operator without formal qualifications. Some on the job training may be provided. A certificate II or III in polymer processing might be helpful.
Take a Certificate II in Process Plant Operations
Take a Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations