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Plastics Processing Machine Operators  (NOC 9422)
Annapolis Valley Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Plastics processing machine operators set up and operate plastic mixing, calendering, extruding and moulding processing machines used in the manufacture of plastic parts and plastic products. They are employed by plastic products manufacturing companies.

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Mixing machine operators perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Weigh resins, colorants and other chemicals according to formula
  • Place weighed materials in mixing machine and operate machine to blend plastic and other chemicals to a specified consistency or viscosity
  • Unload mixture into container or conveyor for further processing
  • Maintain, and perform minor repairs on machinery as required
  • Maintain inventory of material, and clean working area.
Calendering process operators perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Set up and operate calender machines which transform plastic bales or slabs into continuous plastic sheets or films of specified thickness
  • Troubleshoot, maintain and make minor repairs to equipment and adjust calender rollers for production line change
  • Monitor quality of material produced
  • Maintain inventory of material and clean working area.
Extruding process operators perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Set up and operate extruding machines which extrude plastic compound through a nozzle or die
  • Change dies on extruding machines according to production line change
  • Troubleshoot, maintain and make minor repairs to equipment
  • Monitor quality of material produced
  • Maintain inventory of material, and clean working area.
Moulding process operators perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Set up and operate one or more moulding machines which mould plastic products according to specifications
  • Change moulds and adjust equipment for production line change
  • Troubleshoot, maintain and make minor repairs to equipment
  • Monitor quality of material produced and adjust machine settings as required
  • Follow formulation card to mix resin batches for injection moulding process
  • Maintain inventory of material, and clean working area.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Berwick, Bridgetown, Hantsport, Kentville, Middleton, Windsor, Wolfville

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Education & Job Requirements for Plastics Processing Machine Operators in Annapolis Valley 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.

Local Employment Requirements

Physical Requirements:
- This occupation typically requires good near and far vision and good colour discrimination.
- There is generally only a requirement for limited hearing in this job.
- The occupation can involve some physical activity (standing or walking).
- Strength to handle loads of up to 20 kg may be required.

[Report Publication Date: 2011-06-21 |  Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

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:
0-2 years

Specific Skills:
Set up and operate one or more moulding machines to mould plastic products. Set up and operate extruding machines to extrude plastic compound through a nozzle or die. Operate mixing machine to blend plastic and other chemicals to a specific consistency and viscosity.

Additional Skills:
Monitor quality of material produced.

[Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

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