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Labourers in Rubber and Plastic Products Manufacturing (9615)

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Nature of work

Labourers in this unit group assist machine operators, transport materials and perform similar tasks. They are employed by rubber and plastic products manufacturing companies.

Fields of interest

  • Doing sports or physical activities
  • Working with your hands

Main duties

  • Labourers in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:
  • - Assist machine operators or assemblers in performing their duties
  • - Assist in setting up and dismantling machinery and equipment
  • - Clean and lubricate machinery and equipment
  • - Transport materials and tools to and from work areas using hand trucks or other conveyance
  • - Prepare raw materials for mixing process
  • - Monitor machines to watch for jammed materials or defective products.

Main characteristics of the occupation

These headings are provided for the following occupation(s) :

Labourers in Rubber and Plastic Products Manufacturing (9615)

Employment requirements

  • * Some secondary school education is usually required.

Skill type

  • Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities

Skill level

  • Elemental

More information

  • * Progression to machine operator or assembler positions in rubber and plastic products manufacturing is possible with experience.

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