Overview
Rubber processing machine operators and related workers operate rubber processing machinery and assemble and inspect rubber products. They are employed by tire manufacturers and other rubber products manufacturing companies.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Rubber processing machine operators
Set up, operate and tend machinery used for mixing, calendering, extruding, moulding and curing rubber materials or rubber products
Load or feed rubber, pigments, filler, oil and chemicals into machines
Check and monitor processing conditions and product quality
Adjust machines to proper setting as required
Train or assist in training new workers.
Rubber products assemblers
Lay out and prepare rubber materials for assembly
Operate machines or equipment or use hand tools to cut, shape, splice, fit and cement rubber materials to form rubber parts or finished rubber products
Operate finishing machines or equipment to trim, grind, or buff rubber products into final form
Train or assist in training new workers.
Rubber products inspectors
Inspect finished rubber products for defects and conformance to specifications and quality standards, visually or using instruments
Affix seals or tags to approved products and mark and reroute defective products for repair or recycle
Fill out product inspection report
May make minor adjustments or repairs to products.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
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$58,856
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Job openings
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British Columbia
25expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
Completion of secondary school may be required.
Experience as a labourer in the same company may be required.
On-the-job training is provided.
Additional information
Mobility among the various labourers in this unit group is possible.
Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
Certification requirements
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
No post-secondary education required
No post-secondary education required. You can work in this career without post-secondary education. Some on the job training may be provided. With additional training or experience, you may be able to progress into higher level, supervisory or management positions.