Labourers in Rubber and Plastic Products Manufacturing

(NOC 9615)

in All Manufacturing and Utilities

Labourers in this group assist machine operators, transport materials and perform similar tasks. They are employed by rubber and plastic products manufacturing companies.

Job Outlook

Average

Estimate Moderate growth employment change, 2017-2019
Estimate 30 openings due to growth and retirements, 2017-2019
Estimate High rate of unemployment in 2016

Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities

Estimate Weak growth employment change, 2017-2019
Estimate 1275 openings due to growth and retirements, 2017-2019
Estimate Moderate rate of unemployment in 2016

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. Labourers in Rubber and Plastic Products Manufacturing most commonly work full-time hours. Furthermore, the jobs are typically permanent positions. With employment conditions being somewhat seasonal, periods of downtime or layoff throughout the year affect some workers.

The median employment income for 71% of Labourers in Rubber and Plastic Products Manufacturing who worked full-time, year-round in 2015 was $53,002. 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

Minimum

N/A

Median

N/A

Maximum

Annual Pay

$10,329

Minimum

$44,041

Median

$66,978

Maximum

Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities

Hourly Pay

$12.00

Minimum

$18.75

Median

$30.00

Maximum

Annual Pay

$6,056

Minimum

$30,111

Median

$70,518

Maximum

About the job

Nature of work

Labourers in this group assist machine operators, transport materials and perform similar tasks. They are employed by rubber and plastic products manufacturing companies.

Job duties

Labourers in this group perform some or all of the following duties:

Assist machine operators or assemblers in performing their duties.
Assist in setting up and dismantling machinery and equipment.
Clean and lubricate machinery and equipment.
Transport materials and tools to and from work areas using hand trucks or other conveyance.
Prepare raw materials for mixing process.
Monitor machines to watch for jammed materials or defective products

Sample job titles

helper, rubber products manufacturing
labourer - plastic products manufacturing
labourer - rubber products manufacturing
machine operator helper, plastic products manufacturing
machine operator helper, rubber products manufacturing
sorter - rubber products manufacturing

Skills

To work in these jobs, you should have good physical health. You must also be able to take direction and carry out instructions given by a supervisor.

Job requirements

Some high school education is usually required.

Other considerations

Although work patterns vary according to the employer's business and the type of work done, work in these jobs is generally seasonal. Generally, this work is carried out in shifts at various hours of the day or on a part-time basis. Progression to machine operator or assembler positions in rubber and plastic products manufacturing is possible with experience.

By the numbers

Quick look

350

employed in 2016

92.5%

employed full-time

0.0%

self employed

27.7%

72.3%

median age

Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities

15,275

employed in 2016

86.6%

employed full-time

3.1%

self employed

27.6%

72.4%

44.7

median age

Where will I likely work?

36.1%

Northern

28.9%

Southern

22.9%

Annapolis Valley

9.6%

Halifax

3.6%

Cape Breton

Compared to: All NS Occupations

47.0%

Halifax

15.6%

Northern

12.9%

Annapolis Valley

12.7%

Cape Breton

11.8%

Southern

Top Industries of Employment

94.3%

Rubber, Plastics & Chemical Manufacturing

2.9%

Public Administration

2.9%

Food and Beverage Product Manufacturing

What is the age of Employment?

30.0%

25-34

30.0%

55-64

20.0%

45-54

20.0%

15-24

Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities

41.6%

45-54

28.6%

55-64

20.8%

35-44

5.2%

25-34

2.6%

15-24

Top levels of education

57.5%

High school

$28,915 median annual income

18.8%

Less than high school

$29,649 median annual income

16.3%

College certificate or diploma

$41,804 median annual income

6.3%

Trades certificate

N/A

2.5%

Bachelor's degree

N/A

Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities

38.1%

High school

$28,358 median annual income

22.9%

Less than high school

$21,011 median annual income

20.3%

College certificate or diploma

$36,968 median annual income

12.4%

Trades certificate

$37,356 median annual income

4.4%

Bachelor's degree

$36,852 median annual income

Education & training

Adult high school/secondary diploma programs

This program is typically offered at the high school level.

This instructional program class comprises any program that defines the prescribed requirements, specified by the appropriate jurisdiction, for the completion of and graduation from a secondary school program of academic subject matter offered for adult learners outside of the regular secondary school program. This does not include adult compensatory education programs resulting in completion of a high school equivalency certificate or diploma.

Institutions providing this program

Universite Sainte-Anne

Siège Social: 1695, Route 1

Pointe-de-l'Église, NS B0W 1M0

(902) 769-2114

Blanche.Theriault@usainteanne.ca

Website

Nova Scotia Community College - Annapolis Valley Campus

50 Elliott Road

Lawrencetown, NS B0S 1M0

(902) 825-3491

avc.info@nscc.ca