Plastic Compounding and Reclamation Machine Operators

What the job involves

• 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
• Examines output for defects and conformity to specifications
• Performs minor repairs and maintains production records

Key values of workers in Plastic Compounding and Reclamation Machine Operators

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Plastic Compounding and Reclamation Machine Operators

• Operation and Control

  Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

• Critical Thinking

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Monitoring

  Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

• Quality Control Analysis

  Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

• Judgment and Decision Making

  Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.