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