Travis Peek preparing a die used in the moulding process
Plastics engineers set up and monitor the machines used to produce plastic products.
He whakamārama
Ko ta te mataaro purere kirihou mahi ko te whakatu me te aroturuki i nga purere ka whakamahia hei hanga rawa kirihou.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements to become a plastics engineer, as skills are gained on the job.
Pay
Wages vary, but plastics engineers usually earn between $18 and $27 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
