Polymer Technician

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Areas Of Interest:   Plastic Processing
Certificate Level:  Certificate IV
Certificate Name:  Certificate IV in Polymer Technology
Certificate Description:  Employees perform a range of functions including advanced problem solving and product and process development or improvement. They may also undertake a range of testing and analysis functions.
Code:  PMB40116
Work Type:  Analytic & Scientific Practical & Manual

Skills & Knowledge you will learn

Apply quality standards
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Work safely
Process and record information
Trial new process or product
Trial a new die/tool
Predict polymer properties and characteristics
Coordinate maintenance
Contribute to the development of plant documentation
Use structured problem solving tools
Assess risk
Undertake process capability improvements
Facilitate change in an organisation implementing competitive systems and practices
Ensure process improvements are sustained
Apply statistics to operational processes
Perform basic tests
Provide first aid
Use material and process knowledge to solve problems
Modify existing compounds
Make minor modifications to products
Interpret technical drawing
Prepare basic engineering drawing
Apply quick changeover procedures
Undertake root cause analysis
Apply Just in Time procedures
Apply 5S procedures
Identify and minimise environmental hazards
Provide work skill instruction