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

• Skill Level 5: AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education

• Greases and assembles concrete moulds
• Positions reinforcing steel during concrete pours
• Operates machinery and equipment in manufacturing process
• Monitors and adjusts machine settings for product quality
• Inspects finished products for defects and quality standards
• Assists with loading and unloading materials and products

• Paint Factory Worker

• Transports and delivers chemical substances to designated processing areas within the plant
• Dumps ingredients into hoppers to ensure accuracy and timeliness for chemical processes
• Fills and fastens covers on containers, such as paint tins, to avoid spills and contamination
• Affixes labels and information on products to ensure proper handling
• Assist technicians and machine operators with the chemical manufacturing processes

• Cuts canvas, upholstery and curtain fabrics according to specified patterns
• Operates automatic machines using computerised patterns
• Inspects completed garments for quality and makes necessary adjustments or repairs
• Finishes completed garments by attaching buttons, zippers or other fasteners
• Maintains and cleans machines and work area for safety
• Assists in the packaging and labelling of finished garments for shipment

• Glass Mould Cleaner

• Sets up and adjusts automatic machines and equipment for glassware manufacturing
• Loads glass sheets onto machines for edging, drilling and finishing
• Checks weight and inspects glassware for defects
• Packs and labels glassware for shipment or storage

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

• Performs assembling and dismantling operations, such as screwing and bolting
• Operates hammers, presses and cutting and shaping tools to manufacture and repair fabricated plant and equipment
• Solders and spot welds components using spot- and butt-welding machines
• Assembles metal components using various techniques such as welding, riveting and soldering
• Inspects finished products for quality and compliance with specifications

• Pulp, Paper Making and Paper Products Labourer

• Places logs onto conveyors for chipping, and loads woodchip and pulp onto processing equipment
• Assists production operators in the operation of paper and pulp processing machinery and equipment to manufacture paper sheets, paper or cardboard packaging, and other products
• Assists with controlling the flow of materials throughout the production process
• Inspects paper products and reports any inconsistencies, such as holes and discoloration
• Sorts finished paper products and relocates them to storage areas for transportation

• Feeds raw plastic materials into machines and removes finished products
• Brushes and sprays release agents onto moulds to assist with the removal of moulded products
• Stops moulding machines and discharges contents
• Inspects finished products for defects, removes from production line, and reports the findings
• Assists supervisor and machine operators with the plastic manufacturing processes
• May smooth rough edges of moulded products using files, grinders and sanders
• May build up layers of fibreglass and resin on moulds

• Recycling Sorter

• Inspects materials for contamination and removes non-recyclable items
• Sorts and packs materials for further processing
• Operates machinery and equipment to assist in the recycling process
• Monitors and maintains inventory of recyclable materials
• Follows safety procedures and guidelines to prevent accidents and injuries

• Timber Mill Worker

• Pallet Maker
• Pallet Repairer

• Loads and unloads logs and timber onto equipment and conveyors for stripping and seasoning
• Transports wood and processed wood products such as plywood, chipboard sheets, and panels, to work areas
• Examines timber or wood for faults such as knots, bad edges and stains
• Assists production operators in operating timber and wood processing machinery or equipment, such as saws, planers and sanders
• Measures and cuts timber or wood products to specific dimensions using machines or hand tools
• Sorts and stacks timber or wood products according to size, type and quality
• Racks offcuts and removes waste timber or wood products from processing area for disposal or recycling
• Assembles orders by selecting and gathering required timber pieces or wood products
• Packs and loads finished timber or wood products for transportation

• Clay Processing Factory Worker
• Footwear Factory Worker
• Hide and Skin Processing Worker
• Rubber Factory Worker

Primary Products Quality Assurance Officers are excluded from this unit group. Primary Products Quality Assurance Officers are included in Occupation 311138 Primary Products Quality Assurance Officer.

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

• Examines products to verify adherence to manufacturing standards and functionality specifications
• Conducts regular audits and inspections to ensure ongoing compliance with standards
• Examines products for defects and collaborates with the relevant teams to address the inconsistencies
• Identifies any deviations or non-conformities in product quality
• Maintains accurate records and documentation of product inspections and test results

• Fruit and Vegetable Classer
• Grain Quality Technician
• Meat Grader
• Milk and Cream Grader
• Timber Grader

• Evaluates individual items or batches of primary produce against established standards
• Determines the quality and grade of primary produce based on visual inspection and other relevant criteria
• Sorts and separates primary produce into different grades or categories
• Monitors and maintains the quality and condition of graded produce
• Records and maintains accurate records of grading results

• Coal Sample Tester
• Concrete Tester

• Obtains product samples for testing from various stages of the production process
• Carries out tests using standardised procedures to assess product quality
• Analyses test data and product performance during testing processes, and prepares reports summarising findings
• Identifies and reports any deviations or abnormalities in test results