Angela Maclean checking for defects in a product
Plastics machine operators operate machinery that makes plastic products, and package the finished products.
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Entry Requirements
There are no specific requirements to become a plastics machine operator, but three years of secondary education is recommended, and School Certificate or NCEA equivalent may be required by some employers.
Pay
Wages vary, but plastics machine operators usually earn between $12 and $14 per hour.
Job Outlook
Growth in plastics industryThe plastics industry has been growing for some time, and exports have been increasing over recent years.
