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Plastics Technician

OSCA 399936·ANZSCO 399916

Employed

220

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

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Plastics Technician 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.

Courses linked to this job include Diploma of Polymer Technology and Certificate IV in Polymer Technology.

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About this career

Programs, adjusts, repairs, maintains and troubleshoots machines which manufacture plastic products.

What they typically do

  • Programs production machinery, using knowledge of polymers, additives and other materials
  • Inspects, calibrates and regulates machines, and conducts ongoing basic quality control tests
  • Troubleshoots, repairs and adjusts machines which manufacture plastic products
  • Prepares production and maintenance schedules to minimise downtime and maximise productivity
  • Recommends technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality or performance
  • Completes routine quality checks on the product, such as dimensional checks, hardness, clarity of colour and appearances
  • Coordinates production and workflow processes, and keeps records of operational or production data

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
28.7%
VIC
27.8%
QLD
25.8%
WA
11.5%
SA
7.7%
NT
0%
ACT
0%
TAS
0%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Plastics Technician.