Plastics Process Technician - Personal requirements
Kaihangarau Mahi Kirihou
Skills & knowledge
Plastics process technicians need to have:
- knowledge of plastic materials and processes such as how they react to different heats and pressures of plastics machines
- knowledge of general science and mechanical engineering
- analytical skills, and the ability to think laterally and solve problems
- skill in diagnosing problems with plastics production
- writing skills
- communication skills
- basic computer skills.
Andrew McLeod checking information on heats and pressures in a machine
Testing the quality of products helps identify areas for improvement
Personal Qualities
Plastics process technicians need to be patient and logical, with an eye for detail.
Physical Requirements
Plastics process technicians need to be fit and healthy.
Steve Gilbert adding plastic granules to the machine
Plastic granules used in the production process
Updated
September 2009
