Group
Occupation
731334 Rubber Production Machine Operator
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
731334 Rubber Production Machine Operator
Operates machines to manufacture rubber products.
Specialisations
- Conveyor Belt Technician
- Rubber Belt Splicer
- Rubber Liner
- Tyre Retreader
Skill level: 4
Main tasks
- 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