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95104.00 – Labourers in rubber and plastic products manufacturing

Labourers in rubber and plastic products manufacturing assist machine operators, transport materials and perform similar tasks.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Belt builder helper
  • Labourer - plastic products manufacturing
  • Labourer - rubber products manufacturing
  • Machine offbearer - rubber products manufacturing
  • Mould cleaner - rubber products manufacturing
  • Moulded products stripper - rubber and plastic products manufacturing
  • Roll changer - rubber manufacturing
  • Spreader operator helper - plastic products manufacturing

Core competencies

  • Operation and Control to control equipment during operation, ensuring smooth production flow and adherence to safety protocols
  • Quality Control Testing to ensure products meet quality standards by inspecting finished products for defects or measuring dimensions
  • Stamina to consistently handle rubber and plastic products and transport heavy materials or equipment
  • Static Strength to handle heavy objects safely, such as when loading materials onto machines, transporting products within the facility or assisting with equipment setup
  • Collaboration to work alongside rubber or plastic machine operators, technicians and other personnel in ensuring the efficient operation of facilities
  • Knowledge in Manufacturing, Processing and Production to follow operational procedures accurately and contribute to maintaining production efficiency or product quality

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Assist machine operators or assemblers in performing their duties
  • Assist in setting up and dismantling machinery and equipment
  • Clean and lubricate machinery and equipment
  • Transport materials and tools to and from work areas using hand trucks or other conveyance
  • Prepare raw materials for mixing process
  • Monitor machines to watch for jammed materials or defective products.

Additional information

  • Progression to machine operator or assembler positions in rubber and plastic products manufacturing is possible with experience.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Plastic products assemblers, finishers and inspectors (94212)
  • Plastics processing machine operators (94111)
  • 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

5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education

Major group

95 – Labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities

Sub-major group

951 – Labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities

Minor group

9510 – Labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities

Unit group

95104 – Labourers in rubber and plastic products manufacturing

Occupational profile

95104.00 – Labourers in rubber and plastic products manufacturing

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