Overview
EMPLOYED
1,400
PART-TIME SHARE
22%
FEMALE SHARE
28%
MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS
N/A
MEDIAN AGE
45
ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT GROWTH
N/A
Summary
Plastics Factory Workers perform routine tasks in manufacturing plastic goods.
Tasks
- Dumps material into hoppers of machines
- Stop moulding machines and discharge contents
- Cut foam products from foam blocks
- Clean, smooth and wax moulds for making products
- Brush and spray release agents onto moulds to assist with the removal of moulded products
- Build up layers of fibreglass and resin on moulds
- Clean work areas, tools and equipment
- May smooth rough edges of moulds using files, grinders and sanders
Details
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Hours worked
Hours worked | Plastics Factory Workers | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Share of workers who work full-time hours | 78% | 64% |
Average full-time hours worked per week | 41 hours | 44 hours |
Industries
Plastics Factory Workers work in industries like:
Source:
ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
Note: industries that comprise less than 5% of an occupation have been suppressed.
States and territories
New South Wales
22.3%
Victoria
39.0%
Queensland
21.4%
South Australia
8.5%
Western Australia
7.1%
Tasmania
1.0%
Northern Territory
0.0%
Australian Capital Territory
0.0%
Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
Age and gender
Age and Gender | Plastics Factory Workers | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Median age | 45 years | 40 years |
Female share of employment | 28% | 49% |
Education
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Highest Level of Educational Attainment (% Share) | All Occupations | Plastics Factory Workers |
---|---|---|
Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate | 12.2 | 2.4 |
Bachelor degree | 23.2 | 6.1 |
Advanced Diploma/Diploma | 11.1 | 6.0 |
Certificate III/IV | 19.5 | 14.6 |
Year 12 | 15.9 | 27.9 |
Year 11 | 4.0 | 8.1 |
Year 10 and below | 9.7 | 27.2 |
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DownloadAustralian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations
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