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Overview
Compression moulding machine operators set up presses that shape plastic products, install dies, weigh premixed compounds, load mould wells and control die temperature.
In job descriptions, look for compression moulding machines, press dies, plastic compounds, gauge monitoring, valves, levers, curing ovens, test runs, mould maintenance and product quality checks.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
The work is machine-based plastics production. The operator prepares press dies, measures compound, loads the mould, watches gauges and valves, adjusts temperature and removes moulded products safely.
Skills and specializations
Core skills include compression moulding machine parts, dies, types of plastic, measuring materials, tending the machine, test runs, mould maintenance, product inspection and protective equipment.
Salary context
Salary context depends on machine complexity, shift pattern, material variety, set-up responsibility, defect reporting, maintenance tasks, production pace and independent adjustment of process parameters.
Career paths
Development can lead to set-up operator work, plastics process technician tasks, quality inspection, mould maintenance, line coordination or training newer operators on press routines.
Good to know
Read adverts for the exact press type, plastics or rubber materials, die changes, curing ovens, gauge monitoring, loading duties, quality checks and maintenance level.
Editorial note
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O*NET relationships: 1
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
51-4021.00
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Alternative labels
compression moulding machine operative
molding machine setter
production operator (plastic moulding)
moulding machine operative
moulding machine setter
compression moulding machine setter
compression molding machine setter
molding machine operative
compression molding machine operative
production operative (plastic moulding)
Occupation group
Plastic products machine operators (8142)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/ec238461-93b6-4516-a251-52d1153b53ac |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 8142.3 |
| ISCO group | 8142 |
| Concept type | Occupation |