OSCA occupation

OSCA 731399: Plastics and Rubber Production Machine Operators nec

This occupation group covers Plastics and Rubber Production Machine Operators not elsewhere classified. This record sits in Plastics and Rubber Production Machine Operators. Related ANZSIC industry links are included for faster classification cross-checking. Skill level 4 is attached to this occupation record.

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Role overview

This occupation group covers Plastics and Rubber Production Machine Operators not elsewhere classified.

Use this page to confirm the official title, the parent unit group, the task list and the related ANZSIC industry context before using the occupation in classification, reporting or migration-adjacent workflows.

Occupation facts

Skill level
4
Major group
7 Machinery Operators and Drivers
Sub-major group
73 Machine and Stationary Plant Operators
Minor group
731 Machine Operators
Unit group
7313 Plastics and Rubber Production Machine Operators

Tasks

No ABS task list is currently attached to this occupation.

Skill level guidance

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How to use this occupation page

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Compare OSCA 731399 with related occupations

Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.

Comparison pointCurrent code731399 Plastics and Rubber Production Machine Operators nec731331 Plastics Fabricator or Welder731332 Plastics Production Machine Operator
Official role definitionThis occupation group covers Plastics and Rubber Production Machine Operators not elsewhere classified.Operates machines to measure, cut, shape, fit and assemble plastics materials to produce plastic products.Operates extruding, cable making, compounding, reclamation, injection moulding and blow moulding machines to produce finished plastic products.
Skill levelSkill Level 4Skill Level 4Skill Level 4
Key tasksNot stated
  • Reads blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine product requirements
  • Sets up and operates machines to measure, cut, shape, fit and assemble plastics materials
  • Cuts, trims and shapes plastics materials using hand tools
  • Fastens seams or joints together with welds or bonds to assemble components into products or to repair plastic items
  • Sets up and prepares machines ready for plastics production
  • Sets injection moulding parameters to machinery, and places and aligns robots to prepare for robotic processes
  • Operates controls to regulate temperature, pressure, speed and flow of plastics operation
  • Measures and loads raw plastic materials, items and ingredients for mixing into machines and feeding mechanisms

Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.

Compliance risk score

4 of 4 factors passing

10 / 10
Verified official source
- ABS OSCA occupation record present
Previous edition migration
- OSCA to ANZSCO correspondence attached
Complete hierarchy
- Major, sub-major, minor and unit group links are present
Legacy crosswalk
- Legacy ANZSCO correspondence attached

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Frequently asked questions

What does OSCA 731399 do?

Plastics and Rubber Production Machine Operators nec is the current ABS occupation record used to describe a specific occupation. It sits in the OSCA hierarchy and carries skill-level context plus related titles and tasks.

How should I read the skill level?

The skill level tells you the educational or training depth that the ABS associates with the occupation. It is a classification signal, not a salary band or a qualification checklist on its own.

Why is industry context shown on an occupation page?

Industry context helps when the title is common or ambiguous. It shows where the occupation is typically employed so you can compare it with the right ANZSIC family.

Source and trust

Official source
ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
Last reviewed
2026-04-17

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