Unit group 8142

PSOC Unit group 8142 — Plastic products machine operators (2026)

Products machine operators operate and monitor machines which knead and blend compounds to obtain plastic materials and which make various plastic components and articles. Their tasks include: a) operating and monitoring machines which knead and blend compounds to obtain plastic materials; b) operating and monitoring machines which shape plastic materials by moulding, extrusion, blowing, cutting and other means; c) operating and monitoring machines which laminate plastics and plastic impregnated materials or produce fiberglass; d) encasing uncoated wire, cord, cable and optic fiber in plastic; e) examining outputs for defects and conformity to specifications; f) recycling waste plastic materials; g) making artificial eyes and contact lens discs, making and repairing spectacle frames and plastic parts of orthopaedic appliances. Examples of the occupations classified here: Laminated press operator ( plastics), Machine cellophane bag maker, Molding machine operator (plastics), Plastics boat builder, Plastics bottle blowing machine operator, Plastic cablemaking machine operator, Plastic extrusion machine operator, Plastic products machine operator, Optic fiber drawer, Plastic moulder, Plastic product fabricator

Level Unit group
Code 8142
Source PSOC
Practical summary

What this code covers

Products machine operators operate and monitor machines which knead and blend compounds to obtain plastic materials and which make various plastic components and articles. Their tasks include: a) operating and monitoring machines which knead and blend compounds to obtain plastic materials; b) operating and monitoring machines which shape plastic materials by moulding, extrusion, blowing, cutting and other means; c) operating and monitoring machines which laminate plastics and plastic impregnated materials or produce fiberglass; d) encasing uncoated wire, cord, cable and optic fiber in plastic; e) examining outputs for defects and conformity to specifications; f) recycling waste plastic materials; g) making artificial eyes and contact lens discs, making and repairing spectacle frames and plastic parts of orthopaedic appliances. Examples of the occupations classified here: Laminated press operator ( plastics), Machine cellophane bag maker, Molding machine operator (plastics), Plastics boat builder, Plastics bottle blowing machine operator, Plastic cablemaking machine operator, Plastic extrusion machine operator, Plastic products machine operator, Optic fiber drawer, Plastic moulder, Plastic product fabricator

Administrative context

Where this code is used

Use this unit group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Rubber, plastic and paper products machine operators.

Selection note

How to choose it

Use this node when the job title is more specific than the broader Rubber, plastic and paper products machine operators grouping.

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FAQ

What does PSOC 8142 cover?

Products machine operators operate and monitor machines which knead and blend compounds to obtain plastic materials and which make various plastic components and articles. Their tasks include: a) operating and monitoring machines which knead and blend compounds to obtain plastic materials; b) operating and monitoring machines which shape plastic materials by moulding, extrusion, blowing, cutting and other means; c) operating and monitoring machines which laminate plastics and plastic impregnated materials or produce fiberglass; d) encasing uncoated wire, cord, cable and optic fiber in plastic; e) examining outputs for defects and conformity to specifications; f) recycling waste plastic materials; g) making artificial eyes and contact lens discs, making and repairing spectacle frames and plastic parts of orthopaedic appliances. Examples of the occupations classified here: Laminated press operator ( plastics), Machine cellophane bag maker, Molding machine operator (plastics), Plastics boat builder, Plastics bottle blowing machine operator, Plastic cablemaking machine operator, Plastic extrusion machine operator, Plastic products machine operator, Optic fiber drawer, Plastic moulder, Plastic product fabricator

Where is PSOC 8142 used in practice?

Use this unit group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Rubber, plastic and paper products machine operators.

How do I choose PSOC 8142 over nearby options?

Use this node when the job title is more specific than the broader Rubber, plastic and paper products machine operators grouping.