Plastics Machine Operator - Tasks and specialisations

Kaimahi Pūrere Kirihou

Tasks & duties

Plastics machine operators may do some or all of the following:


  • start up and shut down the machinery

  • check for defects in the products

  • fix basic mechanical and process problems

  • conduct basic quality control tests

  • pack the product

  • weigh the product

  • transport the product within the manufacturing site.

Checking for defects

Angela Maclean checking for defects in a product

Operating computer-controlled machinery

Angela Maclean operating computer-controlled machinery