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Plastics Fabricator or Welder

711513 · Heavy Next-day ready

Description

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

Typical work tasks

  • Selects appropriate equipment and materials; cleans and prepares surfaces; operates controls to regulate temperature, pressure, speed and flow of operation; measures and loads materials, items and ingredients for mixing into machines and feeding mechanisms; monitors operation, regulates material supply and adds chemicals and colorants to mixture; lays casings, beads, ply and rubber sheets on moulds; operates rollers to remove air; operates vulcaniser presses and controls curing; examines output for defects and conformity to specifications; performs minor repairs and maintains production records.

Typical work environment

  • Works indoors in plastic manufacturing or repair workshops.
  • May also work outdoors in the field or onsite for installation and repair jobs.
  • Work areas will usually be noisy and may be smelly and hot.
  • Protective face shields, ear muffs and other equipment will be worn as necessary.

Typical physical and mental demands

  • Medium physical demand
  • Stands and walks frequently to operate machinery, pick up materials and supplies.
  • Stretches out, up and across frequently when undertaking welding and assembly tasks.
  • Squatting, kneeling or crouching may be required when inspecting welded items and finished products.
  • Twisting of the body or neck may be required on an occasional basis.
  • Frequent lifting is required up to a heavy level.
  • Bends occasionally to carry out welding tasks.
  • Repetitive large hand and arm movements may occasionally be required for some tasks.
  • Driving is not required.
  • Employees use a range of plastics processing machines and welding equipment.
  • Mental skills necessary include technical knowledge, machine operation and other practical and problem-solving skills.
Entry signal Reviewed

Enter via experience or on-the-job training; no mandatory pre-entry qualification. Flagged next-day ready.

Entry barrier Experience or on-job training
Licence / registration No licence required
ANZSCO skill level 4
Next-day ready Yes

How this was determined (model-generated): Plastics fabricator/welder at Skill 4; on-the-job training sufficient, no mandatory licence for plastics welding.

Entry Requirements

  • A New Zealand Register Level 2 or 3 qualification or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4). In some instances relevant experience may be required in addition to the formal qualification. For entry-level positions on-the-job training may be sufficient.

Further Comments

  • There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.