Vehicle Painters are excluded from this unit group. Vehicle Painters are included in Occupation 351631 Vehicle Painter.

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

• Powder Coater

• Prepares surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding and masking
• Mixes and prepares paint colours to achieve desired results
• Sets up and operates spray painting equipment, ensuring proper pressure and nozzle settings
• Applies paint and other coatings to manufactured items using spray guns or other application methods
• Monitors and adjusts paint flow, coverage and thickness to achieve desired finish
• Inspects painted items for defects and touches up as necessary

• Prepares surfaces for sandblasting by cleaning and removing any debris or contaminants
• Prepares machines for operation by selecting and installing attachments and components for specialised functions
• Directs and controls the flow of abrasive materials onto surfaces to remove paint, rust or other coatings
• Adjusts sandblasting machine settings to achieve desired results
• Inspects surfaces after sandblasting to ensure they are clean and free of imperfections
• Maintains and repairs sandblasting equipment as needed

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

• Paper and Pulp Machine Operator

• Operates and adjusts the settings of paper and pulp production machinery to ensure consistent output as per the specifications
• Loads raw materials and chemicals into plant equipment to make and bleach pulp
• Operates machinery such as blenders, agitators and driers to process, sample, wash and blend pulp
• Transfers pulp to storage tanks and operates machinery to agitate pulp to maintain consistency
• Loads pulp and additives such as dye into paper making equipment or machines, and operates machinery to make paper and pulp products
• Monitors and controls the flow of materials throughout the pulp and paper making process
• Operates drier and calendar rolls, and imparts gloss and coating mixtures to paper or paper products

• Coordinates the loading and unloading of logs onto equipment and conveyors
• Operates timber and wood processing machines or plant equipment to strip, debark and prepare logs for processing
• Operates machines and equipment such as saws, planers and sanders to process and cut logs and timber into desired sizes and shapes
• Operates machines such as lathes and slicing machines to produce veneers, and laminates veneers using glue
• Inspects, measures and grades planks and wood products to ensure they meet quality standards
• Monitors the wood drying process, which may involve the use of kilns, to ensure the wood reaches the specific moisture content
• Keeps records of timber and wood products processed, equipment maintenance schedules, and any production issues encountered

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

• Poly Welder

• 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
• Carries out butt and electrofusion welding of polyethylene plastic pipe works and components
• Carries out routine quality checks on products, such as dimensional checks, clarity of colour, and impact resistance
• Finishes off plastic parts, including sanding and polishing

• Blow Moulding Machine Operator
• Extruding Machine Operator (Plastics)
• Injection Moulding Machine Operator (Plastics)
• Plastic Cablemaking Machine Operator
• Plastic Compounding and Reclamation Machine Operator
• Plastic Production Machine Setter

• 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
• Threads uncoated wire and cable through plastic coating machines, around take-up reels, and through dies and cooling chambers
• Performs routine quality checks on products, such as dimensional checks, clarity of colour, and impact resistance
• Examines output for defects and conformity to specifications

• Fibreglass Laminator

• Sets up and prepares machines for reinforced plastics production
• Checks all templates, moulds and cut-out patterns to be used in the manufacturing process to ensure that they conform to specifications
• Applies gelcoat, colouring and fibre-reinforced plastic to moulds according to specifications
• Monitors and adjusts machine settings to ensure proper application of materials
• Ensures the correct applications of mixtures for effective setting of resins and gelcoats
• Checks completed products for conformance to specifications and to identify any deficiencies
• Repairs or modifies damaged or defective fibreglass parts to ensure they are fit for purpose

• Conveyor Belt Technician
• Rubber Belt Splicer
• Rubber Liner
• Tyre Retreader

• Monitors the functioning of rubber processing machinery producing products
• Sets up and calibrates rubber processing machines based on the specific production requirements
• Operates controls to regulate temperature, pressure, speed and flow of operation to achieve desired rubber quality
• Measures and loads raw rubber materials, items and ingredients for mixing into machines and feeding mechanisms
• Monitors operations, regulates material supply, and adds chemicals and colorants to mixture
• Examines finished rubber products for defects and conformity to specifications

• Foam Cutter
• Guillotine Operator (Plastics)
• Thermoforming Machine Operator

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

• Embroiderer

• Reads and interprets work orders and sewing patterns
• Guides fabric and materials through industrial sewing machines, ensuring accurate stitching
• Adjusts machine settings such as tension, stitch length and speed
• Trims excess threads and removes waste
• Inspects finished products for quality and makes necessary adjustments
• Performs routine maintenance on sewing machines, such as cleaning and oiling

• Hide and Skin Processing Machine Operator
• Textile Dyeing and Finishing Machine Operator
• Weaving Machine Operator
• Yarn Carding and Spinning Machine Operator

• Prepares textile or footwear production machines for operation to process raw hides, skins and textile fibres
• Operates automated machines that dye and tan hides and skins, and dye textiles
• Operates automated machines that cut and machine leather and synthetic shoe uppers, and make shoes
• Operates automated machines that convert raw textile fibres into continuous untwisted and twisted strands of yarn for use in clothing, carpets, curtains, linens and other fabrics
• Programs machines to position and feed fibre packages to produce carpets, linens and other textiles
• Oversees process of tying and splicing ends to repair broken yarns

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

• Candle Maker

• Sets up and prepares machines to produce chemical goods
• Measures the ingredients used in chemical products to be mixed and blended
• Operates crushing machines or mills to grind and pulverise solid chemicals and other materials to a specified size suitable for processing
• Monitors the removal of the ground product from machines, and inspects and tests samples of products for quality and consistency
• Performs regular checks and basic maintenance on processing machines, and reports any faults
• Follows safety procedures and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment
• Records production data and maintains production logs

• Brick Extruder Operator
• Porcelain Turner
• Slip Caster

• Sets up and prepares machines for clay product manufacturing
• Operates and controls clay processing machinery, including extruders, moulds, kilns and drying equipment
• Inspects clay products for defects and quality control
• Loads raw clay materials into machines and feeds them through production
• Mixes clay and other materials according to specified formulas
• Assists in the development and testing of new clay product designs

• Concrete Pipe Machine Operator
• Concrete Precast Moulder
• Concrete Tile Machine Operator

• Sets up and prepares machines for operation
• Monitors and adjusts machine settings to ensure proper operation and quality of products
• Feeds raw materials into machines and removes finished products
• Inspects products for defects and ensures they meet quality standards
• Performs routine maintenance on machines, troubleshoots and resolves machine malfunctions and issues
• Records production data and maintains production logs

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Ore Crushing Machine Operator

• Operates and maintains crushing machines and equipment to crush materials such as cement, ore, rock and coal
• Ensures proper feed rate of material for consistent operations
• Adjusts machine settings to achieve desired granularity and consistency of crushed materials
• Monitors the crushing process for any abnormalities and malfunctions, and makes required adjustments
• Dislodges and clears jammed materials or other items from machinery or equipment, and transfers crushed materials between work areas using loaders, excavators or other earthmoving machinery
• Examines crushed materials visually or with hands to ensure conformance to established standards

• Glass Furnace Operator
• Glass Maker
• Glass Melt Operator
• Glassware Maker

• Understands the production specifications and sets up glass production machines to ensure precise production
• Monitors the melting and refining process of raw materials to form molten glass, and adjusts machine settings to control the temperature and flow of molten glass
• Changes, positions and aligns moulds on glass production machines as per production requirements
• Inspects glass products for defects and ensures they meet quality standards
• Conducts regular inspections and basic upkeep of glass production machines to ensure optimal performance, while identifying and resolving mechanical issues
• Monitors and controls the production rate to meet production targets, and maintains production records, while reporting any issues or discrepancies

• Evaluates digital images for quality issues like exposure and focus
• Adjusts images by cropping and adjusting colour, brightness and contrast for optimal print quality
• Adjusts settings and runs automatic developing equipment
• Inspects prints and adjusts settings on print-making equipment to produce required number, size and type of prints
• Monitors and tests photographic processing and printing equipment, and maintains operational standards
• May develop black and white images by separate processes, and operate enlargers
• May assist customers to turn photographs into customisable products

• Assembles, packages, inspects and sorts surgical instruments and other hospital equipment, soft goods and linen for cleaning and sterilisation
• Operates cleaning and sterilisation equipment according to guidelines
• Monitors sterilisation cycles and equipment functionality
• Maintains inventory of sterile supplies and restocks as needed
• Adheres to infection control and safety protocols
• Collaborates with Health Professionals to ensure that sterilised equipment is readily available for patient care
• Cleans and maintains the sterilisation service facility and equipment

• Marble Cutter
• Stone Polisher
• Stone Sawyer

• Sets up and prepares machines for stone cutting and finishing
• Measures and marks stones according to specifications
• Loads and unloads stones into machines
• Operates and monitors machines to ensure stones are cut accurately and efficiently
• Inspects finished stones for quality and makes adjustments to machines as needed
• Uses hand tools to finish and polish stones
• Cleans and maintains machines to ensure proper functioning

• Amusement Ride Operator
• Drone Pilot
• Mine Controller (Autonomous Haulage)
• Plaster Caster
• Plaster Machine Operator
• Projectionist
• Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Pilot