A. Plastics processing machine operators set up and run mixing, calendering, extruding, and moulding machines.

B. Rubber processing assemblers run moulding, laminating, calendering, and extruding machinery/equipment.

C. Rubber processing inspectors examine finished rubber products.

D. Water and waste plant operators monitor and run computerized control systems and related equipment to regulate water treatment and distribution, and the treatment/disposal of sewage and wastes.

E. Chemical plant machine operators blend, mix, process, and package a wide range of specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and cleaning/toiletry products.

1. What education do you need to become a Machine Operators and Related Workers in Chemical, Plastic and Rubber Processing?
   1. In general, you usually need a high school diploma and relevant industry or college courses. 2. You may need... more
2. What is the current Job Outlook for a Machine Operators and Related Workers in Chemical, Plastic and Rubber Processing?
   The job outlook for Machine Operators and Related Workers in Chemical, Plastic and Rubber Processing is considered... more
3. What is the future Job Outlook for a Machine Operators and Related Workers in Chemical, Plastic and Rubber Processing?
   Your job outlook will continue to be Average because: 1. The employment growth rate will likely be close to the... more
4. How much does a Machine Operators and Related Workers in Chemical, Plastic and Rubber Processing make?
   The average hourly wages for Machine Operators and Related Workers in Chemical, Plastic and Rubber Processing is... more
5. What is the currently unemployment rate for a Machine Operators and Related Workers in Chemical, Plastic and Rubber Processing"?
   6% of Machine Operators and Related Workers in Chemical, Plastic and Rubber Processing are unemployed. This rate is... more
6. How many Machine Operators and Related Workers in Chemical, Plastic and Rubber Processing are employed part-time?
   2% of Machine Operators and Related Workers in Chemical, Plastic and Rubber Processing are employed only on a... more
7. How many Machine Operators and Related Workers in Chemical, Plastic and Rubber Processing are self-employed?
   Roughly 1% of Machine Operators and Related Workers in Chemical, Plastic and Rubber Processing are self-employed.... more
8. What is the average age of a Machine Operators and Related Workers in Chemical, Plastic and Rubber Processing?
   The retirement rate to 2009 will likely be average influenced by a similar-to-average age of workers (40). more