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Plastics Factory Worker

OSCA 839137·ANZSCO 839211

Employed

1,200

Part-time share

20.6%

Female share

27%

Median age

44 yrs

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

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About this career

Performs routine tasks in manufacturing plastic goods.

What they typically do

  • Feeds raw plastic materials into machines and removes finished products
  • Brushes and sprays release agents onto moulds to assist with the removal of moulded products
  • Stops moulding machines and discharges contents
  • Inspects finished products for defects, removes from production line, and reports the findings
  • Assists supervisor and machine operators with the plastic manufacturing processes
  • May smooth rough edges of moulded products using files, grinders and sanders
  • May build up layers of fibreglass and resin on moulds

Where they work

Manufacturing

States and territories

Share of workers by location

VIC
39%
NSW
22.3%
QLD
21.4%
SA
8.5%
WA
7.1%
TAS
1%
NT
0%
ACT
0%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Plastics Factory Worker.

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