Plastics processing machine operators

NOC

94111

set up and operate plastic mixing, extruding and moulding processing machines used in the manufacture of plastic parts and products.

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Full NOC Description

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.

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Mixing machine operators

Weigh resins, colourants 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
Monitor operation, regulate material supply and add chemicals and colourants to mixture
Operate controls to regulate temperature, speed and other processing conditions
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

Set up and operate calendering machines which transform dough-consistent plastic mass into continuous 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

Set up and operate one or more extruding machines which extrude plastic composites products 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

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 ingredient batches for injection moulding process
Maintain inventory of material and clean working area.

Also Known As

bag machine operator
banbury operator - plastic manufacturing
blow moulding machine operator - plastic manufacturing
calender operator - plastic manufacturing
extruder operator - plastic manufacturing

injection moulding operator - plastic manufacturing

plastics press operator

printing roller moulder - plastic manufacturing

solution mixer operator - plastic manufacturing

thermoforming operator

Requirements

Employment Requirements

For all operators in this unit group, completion of secondary school is usually required.
Several years of experience as a helper, tender or packer in the same company may be required.
Completion of a statistical process control (SPC) course may be required.
Completion of courses in hydraulics, pneumatics and electronics systems may be required for moulding process operators.
On-the-job training is provided.

Provincial Regulation

Not Provincially Regulated

Employment by Sex

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20.9%

Female

79.1%

Male

Employment by age

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11.6%

15-24

18.6%

25-34

27.9%

35-44

11.6%

45-54

27.9%

55-64

2.3%

65+

Employment by highest level of education

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0.0%

No Certificate, Diploma or Degree

0.0%

High School, Diploma or Equivalent

0.0%

Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma

0.0%

College or University Below Bachelor Level

0.0%

University - Bachelor Level or Above

Employment by Industry

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86.0%

Manufacturing

N/A

14.0%

All Other Industries

Employment by Economic Regions

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9.30%

Northeast

18.60%

Southeast

27.90%

Southwest

N/A

Central

37.20%

Northwest

Economic Regions

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Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

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N/A

Northeast

N/A

Southeast

$66,000

Southwest

N/A

Central

$46,000

Northwest

Economic Regions

Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

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Salary

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