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94111.04 – Moulding process operators - plastic processing

Moulding process operators set up and operate moulding processing machines used in the manufacture of plastic parts and products.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Plastics press operator

Core competencies

  • Operation and Control to optimize the production process, reducing downtime between cycles and maximizing machine utilization
  • Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment to monitor quality of materials produced and to make minor adjustments to equipment
  • Control of Settings to operate moulding machines that mould plastic products according to specifications
  • Finger-Hand-Wrist Motion to change moulds and adjust machine settings as required
  • Attention to Detail to follow formulation cards in order, mix resin batches for injection moulding processes and monitor quality of materials produced
  • Knowledge in Manufacturing, Processing and Production to understand how different variables such as temperature, pressure and material flow affect the moulding process and product quality

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Set up and operate one or more moulding machines which mould plastic products according to specifications
  • Change moulds and adjust equipment for production line change
  • Troubleshoot, maintain and make minor repairs to equipment
  • Monitor quality of material produced and adjust machine settings as required
  • Follow formulation card to mix ingredient batches for injection moulding process
  • Maintain inventory of material and clean working area.

Additional information

  • Mobility among the various operators in this unit is possible.
  • Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Labourers in rubber and plastic products manufacturing (95104)
  • Plastic products assemblers, finishers and inspectors (94212)
  • Rubber processing machine operators and related workers (94112)
  • Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing (92013)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities

TEER

4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training

Major group

94 – Machine operators, assemblers and inspectors in processing, manufacturing and printing

Sub-major group

941 – Processing and manufacturing machine operators and related production workers

Minor group

9411 – Machine operators and related workers in chemical, plastic and rubber processing

Unit group

94111 – Plastics processing machine operators

Occupational profile

94111.04 – Moulding process operators - plastic processing

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