Plastic Products Assemblers, Finishers, and Inspectors
(NOC 9535)
in All Manufacturing and UtilitiesThis group includes workers who assemble, finish and inspect plastic parts and finished products. They are employed by plastic products manufacturing companies and plastic parts divisions of aircraft or other manufacturing companies.
Job Outlook
Average
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Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
The employment outlook over the next few years for this occupational group is “average”, which indicates the chances of a qualified individual finding work is comparable to the average for all occupations in Nova Scotia. This is not a large occupation in Nova Scotia so job opportunities may not be that frequent. The number employed in this occupation is expected to grow moderately over the next few years, which will likely provide some additional opportunities for employment. With a large percent of workers being 55 years of age and older, retirements are expected to be a key contributor to employment opportunities over the coming years. Plastic Products Assemblers, Finishers, and Inspectors most commonly work full-time hours. Furthermore, the jobs are typically permanent positions.
The median employment income for 72% of Plastic Products Assemblers, Finishers, and Inspectors who worked full-time, year-round in 2015 was $40,262. Across all occupations in Nova Scotia, 59% of those who worked full-time year round had a median employment income of $43,600.
(Source: 2016 Census)
Hourly Pay
N/A
MinimumN/A
MedianN/A
MaximumAnnual Pay
$14,052
Minimum$36,184
Median$62,075
MaximumCompared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
Hourly Pay
$12.00
Minimum$18.75
Median$30.00
MaximumAnnual Pay
$6,056
Minimum$30,111
Median$70,518
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
This group includes workers who assemble, finish and inspect plastic parts and finished products. They are employed by plastic products manufacturing companies and plastic parts divisions of aircraft or other manufacturing companies.
Job duties
Plastic products assemblers and finishers perform some or all of the following duties:
- Operate machines or equipment, or use hand tools to cut, shape, splice and fit plastic materials to form parts and assemblies.
- Assemble composite materials on patterns to form parts and assemblies using bonding agents.
- Operate spray-gun unit to apply resin mixtures to metal or wooden mould to form plastic products.
- Load and operate autoclave oven to cure and bond plastic and composite parts and subassemblies.
- Operate finishing equipment to trim, grind or buff plastic products into final form.
Plastic products inspectors perform some or all of the following duties:
- Inspect manufactured plastic products for defects and conformance to specifications and quality standards, visually or using instruments.
- Affix seals or tags to approved plastic products and mark and reroute defective products for repair or recycle.
- Prepare reports on products inspected.
- Make minor adjustments and repairs to products.
- May train or assist in training new workers.
Sample job titles
- plastic and composite worker
- plastic cutter
- plastic products assembler
- plastic products finisher
- plastic products inspector and tester
- plastic products trimmer
- quality control inspector - plastic products manufacturing
Skills
These jobs require mechanical aptitude and physical fitness. Good spatial perception, form perception, and hand-eye coordination are important. You must be accurate and attentive to detail.
Job requirements
- Some high school education is usually required.
- On-the-job training is provided.
Other considerations
Experience as a labourer in the same company may be required for assemblers, finishers and inspectors. Mobility among the various workers in this group is possible as is progression to supervisory positions with experience.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Southern
Northern
Halifax
Annapolis Valley
Compared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
Northern
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Rubber, Plastics & Chemical Manufacturing
Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Other Industries
Food and Beverage Product Manufacturing
Wholesale Trade
What is the age of Employment?
45-54
55-64
25-34
Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
45-54
55-64
35-44
25-34
15-24
Top levels of education
High school
N/ACollege certificate or diploma
N/ALess than high school
N/ATrades certificate
N/ABachelor's degree
N/ACompared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
High school
$28,358 median annual incomeLess than high school
$21,011 median annual incomeCollege certificate or diploma
$36,968 median annual incomeTrades certificate
$37,356 median annual incomeBachelor's degree
$36,852 median annual incomeEducation & training
Adult high school/secondary diploma programs
This program is typically offered at the high school level.The Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning (NSSAL) administers, coordinates, and supports the development and delivery of adult education programs through learning partners in Nova Scotia. Our learning partners include the Nova Scotia Community College, Adult High Schools, Université Sainte-Anne, and community-based learning organizations that offer tuition-free programming across the province. NSSAL offers clear, accessible pathways from adult basic education to a high school credential or GED, empowering Nova Scotians to achieve their learning and employment goals.
Institutions providing this program
Siège Social: 1695, Route 1
Pointe-de-l'Église, NS B0W 1M0
(902) 769-2114
PO Box 220
Halifax, NS B3J 2M4
(866) 679-6722
Various, NS
Various, NS
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