Plastics and Rubber Factory Worker

Overview

Plastics and Rubber Factory Workers perform routine tasks in manufacturing plastic and rubber products.

Day-to-day

• dumping material into hoppers of machines
• stopping moulding machines and discharging contents
• cutting foam products from foam blocks
• cleaning, smoothing and waxing moulds for making products
• brushing and spraying release agents onto moulds to assist with the removal of moulded products
• building up layers of fibreglass and resin on moulds
• cleaning work areas, tools and equipment
• may smooth rough edges of moulds using files, grinders and sanders.