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Calendering process operators - plastic processing

OaSIS code 94111.02

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

Overview

Also known as

  • Calender operator - plastic manufacturing

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:

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

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

Work characteristics

Work characteristics gathers the various components describing the work environment of each occupation, such as employers, work activities, and the work context. Each category displays up to 10 descriptors in descending order based, firstly, on their attributed ratings by the level of complexity (for Work Activities) or other measurement dimensions (for Work Context), and secondly, in alphabetical order. The whole list of descriptors and their ratings can be expanded at the bottom of each page.

Work Activities

Proficiency or complexity level
Controlling Machines and Processes
4 - High Level
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
4 - High Level
Clerical Activities
3 - Moderate Level
Developing Technical Instructions
3 - Moderate Level
Electronic Maintenance
3 - Moderate Level

Work Context

Structural Job Characteristics

Structured versus Unstructured Work
Degree of freedom to determine tasks and priorities
3 - Moderate amount of freedom
Work Week Duration
Worked hours in a typical week
2 - Between 35 to 40 hours

Physical Work Environment

Physical Proximity
Physical distance from others
3 - Somewhat close (e.g. share office)

Physical Demands

Sitting
Duration
2 - Less than half the time
Standing
Duration
4 - More than half the time
Bending or Twisting the Body
Duration
2 - Less than half the time

Interpersonal Relations

Contact with Others
Frequency
4 - Every day, a few times per day
Duration
3 - About half the time
Work with Work Group or Team
Importance
2 - Somewhat important
Frequency
3 - Once a week or more but not every day

Workplaces/employers

  • Plastic products manufacturing plants

Skills and abilities

This section displays the various competencies required for an occupation. Each category displays up to 10 descriptors in descending order based, firstly, on their attributed ratings by the level of proficiency (for Skills and Abilities) or importance (for Personal Attributes) and secondly, in alphabetical order. The whole list of descriptors and their ratings can be expanded at the bottom of each page.

Abilities

Proficiency or complexity level
Auditory Attention
4 - High Level
Control of Settings
4 - High Level
Depth Perception
4 - High Level
Finger-Hand-Wrist Motion
4 - High Level
Multi-Limb Coordination
4 - High Level

Skills

Proficiency or complexity level
Operation and Control
4 - High Level
Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
4 - High Level
Preventative Maintenance
3 - Moderate Level
Repairing
3 - Moderate Level
Troubleshooting
3 - Moderate Level

Personal Attributes

Importance
Collaboration
4 - Highly important
Independence
4 - Highly important
Stress Tolerance
4 - Highly important
Active Learning
3 - Important
Adaptability
3 - Important