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How many Plastics Engineer jobs are available on Pertemps?

There are 1 Plastics Engineer jobs available on Pertemps right now.

What does a Plastics Engineer do?

Tasks required include:

• Prepares machine for operation by affixing any necessary attachments.
• Weighs and mixes ingredients, loads machine with plastic to be worked or regulates flow from feed conveyor or hopper.
• Monitors controls regulating temperature, pressure, etc. and operates moulding, extruding, calendering, thermoforming and covering machines.
• Inspects plastic products for defects, takes measurements and repairs plastic belting and sheathing.
• Trims, cuts and performs other finishing operations on plastic using hand and machine tools.
• Makes artificial eyes and contact lens discs, and makes and repairs spectacle frames and plastic parts of artificial limbs and other orthopaedic appliances.

What are the entry requirements for a Plastics Engineer?

There are no formal academic entry requirements. Training is typically provided on-the-job, supplemented by specialised courses. NVQs/SVQs in Performing Manufacturing Operations at Levels 1 and 2 and apprenticeships are available.