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Frequently Asked Questions:
How many Plastics Process Operative jobs are available on Pertemps?
There are 3 Plastics Process Operative jobs available on Pertemps right now.
What does a Plastics Process Operative do?
The Plastics Process Operative is a key contributor to the manufacturing process, specializing in the operation and monitoring of equipment used in plastics processing. This role requires a skilled individual with a comprehensive understanding of plastic processing techniques, machinery, and quality control procedures.
Tasks required include:
- Inspects plastic products for defects, takes measurements and repairs plastic belting and sheathing.
- Makes artificial eyes and contact lens discs, and makes and repairs spectacle frames and plastic parts of artificial limbs and other orthopaedic appliances.
- Monitors controls regulating temperature, pressure, etc. and operates moulding, extruding, calendering, thermoforming and covering machines.
- Prepares machine for operation by affixing any necessary attachments.
- Trims, cuts and performs other finishing operations on plastic using hand and machine tools.
- Weighs and mixes ingredients, loads machine with plastic to be worked or regulates flow from feed conveyor or hopper.
What are the entry requirements for a Plastics Process Operative?
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.