Plastics and Rubber Production Machine Operators

What the job involves

• Operating controls to regulate temperature, pressure, speed and flow of operation
• Measuring and loading materials, items and ingredients for mixing into machines and feeding mechanisms
• Monitoring operation, regulating material supply and adding chemicals and colorants to mixture
• Threading uncoated wire and cable through plastic coating machines, around take-up reels and through dies and cooling chambers
• Laying casings, beads, ply and rubber sheets on moulds
• Operating rollers to remove air
• Operating vulcaniser presses and controlling curing
• Examining output for defects and conformity to specifications
• Performing minor repairs and maintaining production records

Key values of workers in Plastics and Rubber Production 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 Plastics and Rubber Production Machine Operators

• 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.