Plastics Engineer - Related jobs
Mataaro Pūrere Kirihou
Related jobs
- Engineering Machinist and ToolmakerEngineering machinists and toolmakers make tools and other precision equipment used for mass production in goods such as vehicles, navigational equipment and household appliances.
- Maintenance and Diagnostics EngineerMaintenance and diagnostics engineers make, fit and repair parts for machines and related equipment used on boats, farms, sawmills and mining sites, as well as in factories and oil refineries.
- Mechanical EngineerMechanical engineers design and give advice on the building and repair of machines and tools. They also investigate problems and faults with machinery, and study ways to improve manufacturing and energy production.
- Mechanical Engineering TechnicianMechanical engineering technicians assist with the design, building and maintenance of machines, such as air-conditioning systems, heating and ventilation units and power plants. They also develop manufacturing quality control systems by studying and improving the mechanical processes and machinery on production lines.
- Plastics Die SetterPlastics die setters prepare, maintain and repair dies (moulds) used in the production of plastic products.
- Plastics Machine OperatorPlastics machine operators operate machinery that makes plastic products, and package the finished products.
- Plastics Process TechnicianPlastics process technicians develop and maintain the plastics production process, and analyse and fix any process problems.
Related industries
- Metal, Plastics, Glass and Chemical Engineering and ManufacturingMetal, 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.
Updated
September 2009
