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plastic products assembler

Plastic products assemblers fit and fasten parts and finished plastic products according to strictly-defined procedures.

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Description

Plastic products assemblers fit and fasten parts and finished plastic products according to strictly-defined procedures. Plastic products assemblers may also cut and shape plastic parts using hand, power, and machine tools.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

types of plastic

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

screw types manufacturing of sports equipment rivet types plastic welding protective safety equipment

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

finish plastic products assemble plastic parts fasten components set up machine controls manipulate plastic inspect quality of products work safely with machines use technical documentation troubleshoot ensure public safety and security perform pre-assembly quality checks schedule regular machine maintenance

OPTIONALOptional competences

monitor packaging operations pack goods tend riveting machine read engineering drawings record production data for quality control operate handheld riveting equipment operate recycling processing equipment repair plastic machinery set up the controller of a machine operate plastic machinery ensure parts packaging handle delivery of raw materials reinforce body mould prepare raw materials ensure correct goods labelling develop assembly instructions maintain plastic machinery monitor automated machines check quality of raw materials

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)