Andrew McLeod checking a machine is working correctly
Plastics process technicians develop and maintain the plastics production process, and analyse and fix any process problems.
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Ko ta te kaihangarau mahi kirihou mahi ko te whakapakari me te tiaki i te hatepe rawa kirihou ranei, me te tatari, te whakatika hoki i nga raruraru e pa ana ki te hatepe.
Entry Requirements
To become a plastics process technician you need to have School Certificate or NCEA equivalent in English, maths and science.
Pay
Wages vary, but plastics process technicians usually earn between $18 and $25 per hour.
Job Outlook
Growth in plastics industry The plastics industry has been growing for some time, and exports have been increasing over recent years.
Skill shortage information
There is an immediate term skill shortage for this job.
Source: Department of Immigration, Skills Shortages
