Grind wasted plastic

Description

Grind the wasted plastic into powder for further reuse.

Alternative labels

wasted plastic processing
processing wasted plastic
wasted plastic grinding
grinding wasted plastic
process wasted plastic

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Grind wasted plastic is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Optional skill

Grind wasted plastic 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.

Injection moulding operator: Injection moulding operators operate and monitor injection moulding machines, in order to cast products from thermoplastic materials. They regulate the temperature, pressure, and volume of plastic, according to pre-defined specifications. Injection moulding operators also remove finished products and cut-away excess material, using a knife or other hand tools.
Blow moulding machine operator: Blow moulding machine operators operate and monitor blow moulding machine to mould plastic goods, according to requirements. They regulate temperature, air pressure and volume of plastic, according to specifications. Blow moulding machine operators remove finished products and cut away excess material, using a knife. They regrind surplus material and rejected workpieces for reuse, using a grinding machine.

 


 

References

  1. Grind wasted plastic – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022