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Rubber Production Machine Operator

711516 · Medium Next-day ready
Career data Close match

Cutting machine operators use machines and tools to cut materials and products like glass, concrete, stone, metal, plastic, paper or insulating material.

Most common salary $65k – $99k
Upper salary up to $146k
Training 0-1 year
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Description

Operates machines to manufacture rubber products such as tyres.

Typical work tasks

  • 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 rubber products manufacturing factories.
  • Work areas will usually be noisy and smelly. Protective ear muffs and other equipment will be worn as necessary.

Typical physical and mental demands

  • Light to medium work demand levels.
  • Stands and walks frequently to operate machines and to collect raw materials, supplies and finished products.
  • Stretches out, up and across occasionally to operate machinery and fill hoppers as part of the production process.
  • Squatting, kneeling or crouching movements may be required when inspecting machinery, raw materials, finished products or when lifting objects.
  • Twisting of the body or neck may be required on an occasional basis.
  • Lifting is occasionally required for the collection of raw materials, other supplies and finished products.
  • Bending may be required when lifting materials or working over machines or conveyer belts.
  • Repetitive hand and arm movements are required for some tasks.
  • Driving is not required.
  • Employees use a range of rubber processing machines or may specialise in the operation of one machine.
  • 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): Skill 4 rubber production operator; on-the-job training sufficient, no licence.

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.