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What this job is
A Plastics Technician operates and maintains plastic processing equipment in manufacturing facilities, monitoring production runs to ensure quality standards and product specifications are met. They perform routine maintenance, troubleshoot equipment faults, and may assist with material preparation, mould setup, and quality testing of plastic components. The role requires knowledge of plastic materials, processing methods such as injection moulding or extrusion, and workplace safety protocols specific to chemical handling and machinery operation.
Pay
A$2,036 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Attention to Detailcore
- Basic Arithmetic and Numerical Accuracycore
- Incident Reportingcore
- Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Process Documentationcore
- Process Improvement Identificationcore
- Quality Assurance and Checkingcore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Team Collaborationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Written Communicationcore
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Adjust engineering designs
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- Data Entry and Accuracy
- ERP and Inventory Systems
- Inventory Tracking
- Regulatory and Legislative Awareness
- Report Writing
- Research and Analysis
- Supplier Communication