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Plastics Fabricator Or Welder

OSCA 731331·ANZSCO 711513

Employed

770

Part-time share

12.7%

Female share

4.4%

Median age

41 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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Plastics Fabricator Or Welder is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

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About this career

Operates machines to measure, cut, shape, fit and assemble plastics materials to produce plastic products.

What they typically do

  • Reads blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine product requirements
  • Sets up and operates machines to measure, cut, shape, fit and assemble plastics materials
  • Cuts, trims and shapes plastics materials using hand tools
  • Fastens seams or joints together with welds or bonds to assemble components into products or to repair plastic items
  • Carries out butt and electrofusion welding of polyethylene plastic pipe works and components
  • Carries out routine quality checks on products, such as dimensional checks, clarity of colour, and impact resistance
  • Finishes off plastic parts, including sanding and polishing

Where they work

Manufacturing

States and territories

Share of workers by location

WA
27.3%
QLD
25.2%
VIC
20%
NSW
16.2%
SA
5.9%
TAS
4.1%
NT
0.8%
ACT
0.3%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Plastics Fabricator Or Welder.

No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.