Australian GovernmentStudy Australia

Plastic Compounding and Reclamation Machine Operators

Plastic Compounding and Reclamation Machine Operators operate mixing and grinding machines to prepare plastic powders and liquid blends, and recycle waste plastic materials from factory operations.

What the job involves

  • Operates controls to regulate temperature, pressure, speed and flow of operation

  • Measures and loads materials, items and ingredients for mixing into machines and feeding mechanisms

  • Monitors operation, regulates material supply and adds chemicals and colorants to mixture

  • Examines output for defects and conformity to specifications

  • Performs minor repairs and maintains production records