Plastics Processing Machine Operators
Job description
These individuals set up and operate machines that make plastic parts and products. They work for plastic product manufacturers.
Environment
- Controlled ambient temperature
- Equipment, machinery, tools
- Hazardous chemical
- Odours
- Uncontrolled ambient temperature
- Noise
- Fire, steam, hot surfaces
Main tasks
- Weigh the chemicals (resins, dyes, etc.) according to the appropriate formulas, pour them into the mixer, and mix to the desired consistency.
- Monitor operations, control material supplies, and add chemicals and dyes to mixtures.
- Set various conditions (temperature, speed, etc.) during processing.
- Operate machines that transform plastic masses into sheets or films and give them a shape.
- Transfer mixtures into containers or conveyors.
- Mix batches of injection moulding ingredients.
- Replace dies and moulds.
- Investigate the cause of breakdowns, make minor repairs, as required, and maintain machines.
- Check product quality and adjust machine controls as required.
- Maintain inventory of materials and clean the work area.
Advancement and mobility
- There is some mobility between operators in this group.
- Experience allows access to supervisory positions.
Hourly wage
The hourly wage is calculated by averaging wages from 2019 to 2021.- Minimum
- $15.00
- Median
- $20.40
- Maximum
- $25.47
Job prospects for 2021-2025
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Job prospects for 2021-2025
Job prospects
All of Québec
Very good
All of Québec
Non available
Total jobs for 2020
All of Québec
5,000
All of Québec
na
Gender distribution
All of Québec
Not available.
- 23.4% Female
- 76.6% Male
Not available.
- 23.4% Female
- 76.6% Male
Job types
All of Québec
Not available.
- Full time
- Part time
Not available.
- Full time
- Part time
Yearly wage on 2015
All of Québec
$37,000
All of Québec
Other characteristics
All of Québec
- Non traditional for women
- None
All of Québec
- Non traditional for women
- None
Sectors of activity
All of Québec
Not available.
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NAICS 32677% of jobs
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NAICS 3332% of jobs
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NAICS 3392% of jobs
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NAICS 412% of jobs
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NAICS 324, 3252% of jobs
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Others15% of jobs
All of Québec
Not available.
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NAICS 32677% of jobs
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NAICS 3332% of jobs
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NAICS 3392% of jobs
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NAICS 412% of jobs
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NAICS 324, 3252% of jobs
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Others15% of jobs