Metal, Plastics, Glass and Chemical Engineering and Manufacturing

Mataarotanga/Whakanao Maitai - Kirihou - Karaehe - Matū

 

Operating computer-controlled machinery

A plastics machine operator working a computerised machine to produce plastic goods

Metal, plastics, glass and chemical engineering and manufacturing involves processing raw materials into metal, plastics or glass, and producing chemicals that range from petrochemicals to fertilisers and pharmaceuticals.


People can work in areas such as:
  • engineering, research or development
  • factory-based roles
  • management, sales or distribution.

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