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Rubber Processing Machine Operators and Related Workers  (NOC 9423)
Bas-Saint-Laurent Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Workers in this unit group operate rubber processing machinery and assemble and inspect rubber products. They are employed by tire manufacturers and other rubber products manufacturing companies.

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Rubber processing machine operators perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Set up, operate and tend machinery used for mixing, calendering, extruding, moulding and curing rubber materials or rubber products
  • Load or feed rubber, pigments, filler, oil and chemicals into machines
  • Check and monitor processing conditions and product quality
  • Adjust machines to proper setting as required
  • Train or assist in training new workers.
Assemblers, rubber products perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Lay out and prepare rubber materials for assembly
  • Operate machines or equipment or use hand tools to cut, shape, splice, fit and cement rubber materials to form rubber parts or finished rubber products
  • Operate finishing machines or equipment to trim, grind, or buff rubber products into final form
  • Train or assist in training new workers.
Rubber products inspectors perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Inspect finished rubber products for defects and conformance to specifications and quality standards, visually or using instruments
  • Affix seals or tags to approved products and mark and reroute defective products for repair or recycle
  • Fill out product inspection report
  • May make minor adjustments or repairs to products.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

La Pocatière, Rimouski, Rivière-du-Loup, Amqui, Cabano, Causapscal, Matane, Mont-Joli, Notre-Dame-du-Lac, Pointe-au-Père, Trois-Pistoles, Le Bic

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Education & Job Requirements for Rubber Processing Machine Operators and Related Workers in Bas-Saint-Laurent Region

Education and job requirements can vary by region. Workers in regulated occupations require a licence to work legally. Workers in non-regulated occupations do not require a licence, but employers may have other certification requirements.

Skills Requirements

There are often specific abilities, aptitudes and knowledge that are prerequisites to obtain employment in an occupation.

Most employers who advertise are looking for workers who have the following experience and skills:

Experience:
Experience an asset.

Specific Skills:
Check and monitor product quality. Inspect finished rubber products for defects and conformance to specifications and quality standards. Operate machines or equipment to cut, shape, splice, fit and cement rubber materials to form rubber.

Additional Skills:
Fill out product inspection reports. Train or assist in the training of other workers.

[Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

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[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

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[ Report Publication Date: 2010-03-18 | Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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