Overview
Plastics Factory Workers perform routine tasks in manufacturing plastic goods.
Day-to-day
- dumps material into hoppers of machines
- stop moulding machines and discharge contents
- cut foam products from foam blocks
- clean, smooth and wax moulds for making products
- brush and spray release agents onto moulds to assist with the removal of moulded products
- build up layers of fibreglass and resin on moulds
- clean work areas, tools and equipment
- may smooth rough edges of moulds using files, grinders and sanders.
To become a Plastics Factory Worker
You can work as a Plastics Factory Worker without formal qualifications, however, a certificate II or III in polymer processing may be useful.