Careers Guide

Rubber Process Operator

What people in this role do:

  • Check specifications for the task and select appropriate material to be used
  • Before commencing check the production machine and select settings
  • Load raw materials and operate machines
  • Ensure that appropriate safety requirements during production are followed
  • Mark out patterns from blueprints and cutting sheets
  • Check and monitor instruments and adjust controls to regulate the speed and temperature of rubber processing machines
  • Sand blast non-rubber surfaces and remove wrinkles and trapped air in rolled products
  • Maintain consistent operation of output
  • Check the quality of products and take part in quality improvement activities, report defects and carry out minor repairs
  • Keep production records and quality assurance data.

Your chances of success will be better if you have:

  • Practical skills and manual work
  • Good health and eyesight
  • Good communication skills
  • Good mathematic skills
  • The ability to work accurately and neatly
  • No allergies to rubber compounds, powder and dust

The Future

  • Employment for a minimum of one year
  • Employment areas include: factories, tyre manufacturers and distributors

Specialisation

  • Tyre Production
  • Rubber Extruding
  • Rubber Moulding
  • Rubber Injection
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Who to contact for more information and advice?

Ai Group Training

Phone / Fax / Email / Website Address Regions Serviced
T (02) 9466 5566
F (02) 9466 5432
eric.milne@aigroup.ans.au
www.aigroup.com.au
51 Walker Street North Sydney NSW 2060 All NSW

ApprenticePower

Phone / Fax / Email / Website Address Regions Serviced
T (02) 9722 5419
F (02) 9831 3849
info@apprenticepower.com.au
www.apprenticepower.com.au
Unit 14, 18 Third Avenue Blacktown NSW 2148 Sydney

Hunter Valley Training Company

Phone / Fax / Email / Website Address Regions Serviced
T (02) 4932 4222
F (02) 4932 4544
admin@hvtc.com.au
www.hvtc.com.au
East Greta Junction Maitland NSW 2320 All NSW

Novaskill

Phone / Fax / Email / Website Address Regions Serviced
T (02) 4351 5200
F (02) 4351 5900
admingsf@novaskill.com.au
www.novaskill.com.au
Suite 15 1 Reliance Dr PO Box 3408 Tuggerah NSW 2259 NSW

TABMA

Phone / Fax / Email / Website Address Regions Serviced
T 02 9277 3100
F 02 9437 1222
Steve@tabma.com.au
tabma
Suite 603 Level 6 486 Pacific Highway St Leonards NSW 2065 Central Coast NSW

TABMA

Phone / Fax / Email / Website Address Regions Serviced
T 02 9277 3100
F 02 9437 1222
Steve@tabma.com.au
www.tabma.com.au
Suite 603 Level 6 486 Pacific Highway St Leonards NSW 2065 Newcastle, Maitland and Hunter

TABMA

Phone / Fax / Email / Website Address Regions Serviced
T 02 9277 3100
F 02 9437 1222
Steve@tabma.com.au
www.tabma.com.au
Suite 603 Level 6 486 Pacific Highway St Leonards NSW 2065 Illawarra, Southern Highlands and South Coast

TABMA

Phone / Fax / Email / Website Address Regions Serviced
T 02 9277 3100
F 02 9437 1222
Steve@tabma.com.au
www.tabma.com.au
Suite 603 Level 6 486 Pacific Highway St Leonards NSW 2065 Northern NSW Coastal and Inland

TABMA

Phone / Fax / Email / Website Address Regions Serviced
T 02 9277 3100
F 02 9437 1222
Steve@Tabma.com.au
www.tabma.com.au
Suite 603 Level 6 486 Pacific Highway St Leonards NSW 2065 Regional areas of NSW

TABMA

Phone / Fax / Email / Website Address Regions Serviced
T 02 9277 3100
F 02 9437 1222
Steve@tabma.com.au
www.tabma.com.au
Suite 603 Level 6 486 Pacific Highway St Leonards NSW 2065 Southern NSW and Australian Capital Territory (ACT)