ANZSCO 83922.6Low RiskNot Assessed

Plastics and Rubber Factory Workers

Factory Process Workers · Miscellaneous Factory Process Workers

0.0out of 10
Low Risk

Median Weekly Pay

$1,609

Full-time workers

Employment

2,200

Total workers

10yr Growth

+3.2%

Projected to 2035

Shortage Status

N/A

Key Insight

Plastics and Rubber Factory Workers has low AI exposure, making it one of the more resilient occupations in the Australian workforce.

JSA Official AI Exposure

Automation18.0%
Augmentation45.0%

Key Tasks

  • Dumping material into hoppers of machines
  • Stopping moulding machines and discharging contents
  • Cutting foam products from foam blocks
  • Cleaning, smoothing and waxing moulds for making products
  • Brushing and spraying release agents onto moulds to assist with the removal of moulded products
  • Building up layers of fibreglass and resin on moulds
  • Cleaning work areas, tools and equipment
  • May smooth rough edges of moulds using files, grinders and sanders

Employment Projections to 2035

Median Age

44

Female Share

12.0%

Part-Time Share

6.0%

Skill Level

5 / 5

Lowest