Reinforced Plastic and Composite Production Workers

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
• Threads uncoated wire and cable through plastic coating machines, around take-up reels and through dies and cooling chambers
• Lays casings, beads, ply and rubber sheets on moulds
• Operates rollers to remove air
• Operates vulcaniser presses and controls curing
• Examines output for defects and conformity to specifications
• Performs minor repairs and maintains production records

Key values of workers in Reinforced Plastic and Composite Production Workers

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Independence

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

Top skills required for workers in Reinforced Plastic and Composite Production Workers

• Operations Monitoring

  Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

• Reading Comprehension

  Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

• 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.

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Complex Problem Solving

  Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.