2.6Low Risk
Plastics and Rubber Factory Workers
Factory Process Workers · Miscellaneous Factory Process Workers
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Median Weekly Pay
$1,609
Full-time workers
Employment
2,000
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
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