Plastics Technicians

What the job involves

• Sets up the die (mould for shaping the product) to produce a plastic product
• Prepares the line-changing equipment
• Changes the equipment in the machines so they produce different products
• Starts up and shuts down the machines
• Sets and records a machine's conditions such as heat, pressure and vacuum levels
• Makes sure the product complies with the specifications
• Fixes process problems if products do not meet the required standard
• Conducts basic quality control tests
• Fabricates equipment
• Designs equipment
• Fixes or organises the fixing of machines

Key values of workers in Plastics Technicians

• 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 Plastics Technicians

• Active Listening

  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Reading Comprehension

  Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

• Monitoring

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

• Operation and Control

  Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.