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Plant and Machine Operators and Assemblers
Sub-Major Group
81
Stationary Plant and Machine Operators
Minor Group
814
Rubber, Plastic and Paper Products Machine Operators
Unit Group
8142
Plastic Products Machine Operators
Minor Unit Group
MASCO Code
8142-01
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Machine Operator (Plastics Mixing) operates and monitors machinery that kneads, blends, and shapes plastic compounds to produce materials and components. The role involves setting up and maintaining equipment, ensuring correct proportions of raw materials, monitoring machine performance, detecting defects, and adhering to safety and quality standards throughout the production process.
Tasks
Prepare and load raw plastic materials into mixing machines.
Operate and monitor machines that knead, mix, and blend plastic compounds to achieve desired material consistency.
Operate machines to shape plastic, including moulding, extrusion, cutting, embossing, compression, or laminating.
Monitor production parameters such as temperature, pressure, and mixing times.
Conduct quality checks and inspect finished products for consistency and compliance with specifications.
Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot machinery issues.
Record production data and maintain production logs.
Ensure adherence to safety and quality standards during operations.
Skills
Basic
Ability to follow standard operating procedures and work instructions accurately.
Basic mathematical skills for measuring, weighing, and mixing materials.
Basic mechanical aptitude and coordination for handling materials and operating machinery.
Reading comprehension and basic communication skills for reporting, teamwork, and understanding manuals.
Understanding of manufacturing processes and machine operations in plastics production.
Specific
Ability to interpret technical documents, drawings, and specifications relevant to machine operation.
Knowledge of plastic material properties and their behaviour during processing.
Proficiency in operating and controlling plastic mixing and embossing machinery, including setup, calibration, and basic troubleshooting.
Additional Info
QUALIFICATION
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or Equivalent
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