Plastic Process Technician

Hour-based
ONET: 51-4072.00

4

Years

825h

Related instructions

8000h

On-the-job training
Curriculum
  • Technical Math I
  • Introduction to Technology
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Industrial Electricity
  • Basic Industrial Robots
  • Industrial Safety and Workplace Training
  • Hydraulics/Pneumatics
  • Basic Cast Materials
  • Advanced Industrial Robotics
  • Electricity Basics
  • Basic Machine Repair
  • Basic Quality Control
On-the-job training
  • Inspect and measure dimensions of metal, plastic, or composite products to verify conformance to specifications
  • Monitor equipment operation to ensure that products are not flawed.
  • Operate plastic forming equipment.
  • Adjust controls of equipment.
  • Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods, sequences, and equipment set up requirements.
  • Monitor instruments to ensure proper production conditions.
  • Connect supply lines to production equipment or tools.
  • Install and remove accessories, tools, or other parts from equipment.
  • Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
  • Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
  • Apply finishes to workpieces or products.
  • Clean, lubricate, and maintain production equipment.
  • Remove products or workpieces from production equipment and package them for storage or shipment.
  • Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information.
  • Move products, materials, or equipment between work areas.
  • Remove workpieces from molds.
  • Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
  • Record operational or production data.
  • Repair molding equipment.
  • Replace worn equipment components.
  • Select production equipment according to product specifications.
  • Select production input materials.
  • Set equipment parameters.
  • Load materials into production equipment.
  • Clean molds and metal surfaces.
  • Heat material or workpieces to prepare for or complete production.
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