Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

For some occupations a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification. In some instances no formal qualification or on-the-job training may be required.

• positioning and holding tools and metal products
• performing assembly and dismantling operations such as screwing and bolting
• operating material-specific tools to perform tasks required for the production of the final product
• soldering and spot welding components using electrical spot and butt welding machines

• 839111 Metal Engineering Process Worker

Performs routine tasks in manufacturing metal products.

Skill Level: 5

Specialisations:

• Boilermaker's Assistant
• Fitter's Assistant
• Metal Forger's Assistant
• Metal Moulder's Assistant

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

For some occupations a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification.

• 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

• 839211 Plastics Factory Worker
• 839212 Rubber Factory Worker

Alternative Title:

• Plastics Process Hand

Performs routine tasks in manufacturing plastic goods.

Skill Level:

• 5 Australia
• 4 New Zealand

Specialisations:

• Cellular Plastics Cutter
• Fibreglass Lay Up Worker

Alternative Title:

• Rubber Process Hand

Performs routine tasks in manufacturing tyres and other rubber products.

Skill Level:

• 5 Australia
• 4 New Zealand

Specialisation:

• Latex Foam Worker

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

• studying product specifications and taking measurements to determine conformity to specifications
• examining and marking output for visible defects such as cracks, holes and breakages
• making minor repairs and adjustments to products
• compiling quality assurance reports, maintaining documentation and reporting findings
• examining products for defects and grading produce
• designating grading of produce and recording details of assessments according to classification system
• collecting and labelling samples for inspection
• recording details of sampling procedures and sources of samples
• preparing samples and carrying out prescribed tests

• 839311 Product Examiner
• 839312 Product Grader
• 839313 Product Tester

Alternative Titles:

• Quality Assurance Assessor
• Quality Control Assessor

Examines products to ensure conformity to specifications and standards of presentation and quality.

Skill Level: 4

Specialisations:

• Film Examiner
• Metal Products Viewer
• Textile Examiner
• Tyre Finisher and Examiner
• Vehicle Assembly Inspector

Grades primary produce by evaluating individual items or batches against established standards and records results.

Skill Level: 4

Specialisations:

• Fruit and Vegetable Classer

• Grain Quality Technician

• Meat Grader
• Milk and Cream Grader
• Timber Grader

Collects product samples, conducts tests to determine quality of produce and maintains records of results.

Skill Level: 4

Specialisations:

• Coal Sample Tester
• Glassware Verifier
• Iron Pellet Tester

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

For some occupations a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification

• rolling logs from trucks and conveyors to log decks, saw carriages and stacking bays
• placing logs and wood billets onto conveyors and lathes for processing into chips, veneers and pulp
• sorting and stacking timber during milling
• placing timber for processing by machines and unloading cut timber from tail end of machines
• assisting with setting up and operating plant and ancillary equipment used in the manufacture of sheets and boards
• transporting processed wood products, such as plywood, chipboard sheets and panels, to work areas
• clearing blockages in machines
• assisting with measuring and cutting materials
• packing and loading finished products for transportation
• cleaning work areas, tools and equipment

• 839411 Paper and Pulp Mill Worker
• 839412 Sawmill or Timber Yard Worker
• 839413 Wood and Wood Products Factory Worker

Alternative Title:

• Pulp, Paper Making and Paper Products Labourer

Performs routine tasks in a paper and pulp mill such as placing logs onto conveyors for chipping, and loading woodchip and pulp for processing.

Skill Level:

• 5 Australia
• 4 New Zealand

Alternative Titles:

• Timber Mill Worker
• Wood Processing Worker

Performs routine tasks in a sawmill or timber yard such as sorting and stacking timber, assisting timber machinists, assembling orders and racking offcuts.

Skill Level:

• 5 Australia
• 4 New Zealand

Specialisations:

• Dry Mill Worker (NZ)
• Tailer-out

Alternative Title:

• Wood and Wood Products Labourer

Performs routine tasks in a wood processing and timber product factory such as placing logs on equipment and conveyors, assisting with measuring and cutting of materials, and setting up and operating plant equipment.

Skill Level:

• 5 Australia
• 4 New Zealand

Specialisations:

• Hardboard Factory Worker
• Joinery Factory Worker
• Particleboard Factory Worker
• Plywood Factory Worker

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

For some occupations a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification.

• 839911 Cement and Concrete Plant Worker
• 839912 Chemical Plant Worker
• 839913 Clay Processing Factory Worker
• 839914 Fabric and Textile Factory Worker
• 839915 Footwear Factory Worker
• 839916 Glass Processing Worker
• 839917 Hide and Skin Processing Worker
• 839918 Recycling Worker
• 839999 Factory Process Workers nec

Performs routine tasks in manufacturing cement and concrete products such as greasing and assembling concrete moulds, holding reinforcing steel in position during concrete pours, stripping moulds from dried concrete products, and finishing products.

Skill Level:

• 5 Australia
• 4 New Zealand

Performs routine tasks in a chemical processing plant such as delivering materials to processing areas, dumping ingredients into hoppers, operating machines to heat, cool and agitate chemical solutions, filling and fastening covers on containers, and attaching labels and information on products.

Skill Level:

• 5 Australia
• 4 New Zealand

Specialisations:

• Gas Plant Worker
• Munitions Factory Worker
• Paint Factory Worker

Alternative Title:

• Clay Processing Labourer

Performs routine tasks in manufacturing clay and ceramic products such as loading clay into machines, stacking products on kiln cars, pallets and trolleys, and moving kiln cars and trolleys to and from kilns, dryers, sorting, storage and shipping areas.

Skill Level:

• 5 Australia
• 4 New Zealand

Specialisations:

• Brick Handler
• Kiln Labourer

Performs routine tasks in a fabric and textile factory such as cutting canvas, upholstery and curtain fabrics, delivering materials to machines, operating automatic machines using computerised patterns, pressing partially completed and finished garments, and inspecting and finishing completed garments.

Skill Level:

• 5 Australia
• 4 New Zealand

Performs routine tasks in manufacturing footwear such as basic hand cutting of shoe components, delivering materials to machines, and inspecting and finishing completed footwear.

Skill Level:

• 5 Australia
• 4 New Zealand

Performs routine tasks in manufacturing glassware such as setting up, adjusting and repairing automatic machines and equipment, and checking weight of glassware.

Skill Level:

• 5 Australia
• 4 New Zealand

Specialisation:

• Glass Mould Cleaner

Performs routine tasks in tanning and finishing leather, hides and skins such as fleshing hides by cutting out pieces of flesh and fat, laying out hides and skins for classing and drying and arranging heaters to dry them, spraying dried hides with preservatives, and treating, pressing and securing hides and skins.

Skill Level:

• 5 Australia
• 4 New Zealand

Specialisations:

• Fellmongery Worker
• Hand Flesher
• Tannery Worker

Alternative Title:

• Recycling Sorter

Performs routine tasks in a recycling facility such as sorting, packing and storing plastics, glass, paper, metals and other recyclable materials which have been collected from household, commercial and industrial premises in preparation for use in creating new products.

Skill Level:

• 5 Australia
• 4 New Zealand

This occupation group covers Factory Process Workers not elsewhere classified.

Skill Level:

• 5 Australia
• 4 New Zealand

Occupations in this group include:

• Sheltered Workshop Worker