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94111.02 – Calendering process operators - plastic processing

Calendering process operators set up and operate calendering machines used in the manufacture of plastic parts and products.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Bag machine operator
  • Calender operator - plastic manufacturing

Core competencies

  • Operation and Control to control processing through adjusting calender rollers during production line changes
  • Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment to ensure machinery is operating within specified parameters, which is essential for maintaining the quality of the plastic parts and products
  • Control of Settings to ensure machines and equipment are set to the appropriate levels for safety and efficiency of the processing
  • Reaction Time to make real-time adjustments while processing plastic in order to ensure quality
  • Collaboration to share expertise in machine setup, operation techniques and troubleshooting methods
  • Knowledge in Manufacturing, Processing and Production to understand the properties of the plastics used in processing

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Set up and operate calendering machines which transform dough-consistent plastic mass into continuous sheets or films of specified thickness
  • Troubleshoot, maintain and make minor repairs to equipment and adjust calender rollers for production line change
  • Monitor quality of material produced
  • 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

94111.02 – Calendering process operators - plastic processing

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