Rubber processing machine operators and related workers

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.

• Completion of secondary school may be required.

• Experience as a labourer in the same company may be required.

• On-the-job training is provided.

• Mobility among the various labourers in this unit group is possible.

• Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.