Description
Align and arrange plastic parts in order to assemble complete products, using the appropriate hand tools.
Alternative labels
assemble plastic part
build plastic parts
assembling plastic parts
construct plastic parts
produce plastic parts
put together plastic parts
assemble a plastic part
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Assemble plastic parts is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Plastic products assembler: Plastic products assemblers fit and fasten parts and finished plastic products according to strictly-defined procedures. Plastic products assemblers may also cut and shape plastic parts using hand, power, and machine tools.
Plastic furniture machine operator: Plastic furniture machine operators tend plastic processing machines that produce pieces such as plastic chairs and tables. They inspect each resulting product, detect abnormalities and remove inadequate pieces. In some cases, they may assemble different plastic parts to obtain the final product.
Optional skill
Assemble plastic parts is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Toymaker: Toymakers create or reproduce hand-made objects for sale and exhibition made of various materials such as plastic, wood and textile. They develop, design and sketch the object, select the materials and cut, shape and process the materials as necessary and apply finishes. In addition, toymakers maintain and repair all types of toys, including mechanical ones. They identify defects in toys, replace damaged parts and restore their functionality.
Brush maker: Brush makers insert different types of material such as horsehair, vegetable fiber, nylon, and hog bristle into metal tubes called ferrules. They insert a wooden or aluminium plug into the bristles to form the brush head and attach the handle to the other side of the ferrule. They immerse the brush head in a protective substance to maintain their shape, finish and inspect the final product.
References
- Assemble plastic parts – ESCO