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What is a plastic process technician and how to become one
Avg. Salary $47,034
Avg. Salary $59,228
Growth rate -5%
Growth rate 0.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.07%
Asian 7.75%
Black or African American 9.24%
Hispanic or Latino 15.06%
Unknown 4.48%
White 62.39%
Genderfemale 10.43%
male 89.57%
Age - 46American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%
Asian 7.00%
Black or African American 14.00%
Hispanic or Latino 19.00%
White 57.00%
Genderfemale 47.00%
male 53.00%
Age - 46Stress level is manageable
7.1 - high
Complexity level is challenging
7 - challenging
Work life balance is fair
6.4 - fair
Key steps to become a plastic process technician
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Start to develop specific plastic process technician skills
Skills Percentages Plastic Injection 14.73% Process Changes 12.04% Lean Manufacturing 9.80% Quality Issues 9.11% SPC 8.07% Complete relevant plastic process technician training and internships
Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New plastic process technicians learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a plastic process technician based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real plastic process technician resumes.Research plastic process technician duties and responsibilities
- Manage utilization of LOTO procedures, GMP standards and OSHA safety standards.
- Utilize basic laboratory procedures and sterilization techniques and receive training in OSHA rules and regulations.
- Manufacture air bags in the only Nike facility in the world that focuses on air bags for shoes.
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Apply for plastic process technician jobs
Now it's time to start searching for a plastic process technician job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:
- Browse job boards for relevant postings
- Consult your professional network
- Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
- Watch out for job scams
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Average plastic process technician salary
The average plastic process technician salary in the United States is $47,034 per year or $23 per hour. Plastic process technician salaries range between $35,000 and $61,000 per year.
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Plastic process technician reviews
Working with my hands and using power tools
The repetitive work I've experienced and not knowing how it where to further my education in composites careers.
I like the daily challenges most as a molding technician. Between setting molds in machines, setting up automation and processing. This is truely a terrific career path without a need for college papers. I started off as a plastics material handler, then a setup/Process technician and am now a second shift supervisor.
I do not like the lack of ventilation in most facilities, plastic fumes are the most bothersome factor. As in future years, it may cause potential issues concerning health. That is really the only complaint I have to make about the career.
Updated January 8, 2025
