Polymer Technician

What people in this role do:

• Evaluate and prioritise tasks and then allocate to operators
• Measure and prepare quantities of raw materials and feed into plant machinery with processing agents
• Check and set instruments and equipment to ensure correct operation and be aware of any abnormal operating conditions
• Take samples for testing, test products and record process data
• Move materials by forklift or hand
• Package products as per order

Your chances of success will be better if you have:

• An interest in mechanical work
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Ability to interpret instructions
• Good general physical fitness
• Mathematical mind
• Good problem solving skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Computer skills
• Good coordination
• School Certificate

The Future

• Employment for a minimum of four years
• Employment areas include: manufacturing companies, subcontracting on a broad range of sites and self employment

Specialisation

• Blow Moulding
• Extrusion
• Injection
• Plastics, Rubber or Cablemaking
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