How to become a labourer in rubber and plastic products manufacturing
Official title: Labourers in rubber and plastic products manufacturing
Also called: Rubber compounder, Rubber goods seamer, Rubber hose checker, Milled rubber cooler, Rubber products seamer, Rubber compound weigher, Rubber cutting machine feeder, Rubber-cutting machine feeder, Moulded rubber products trimmer, Rubber and canvas footwear dipper, Rubber manufacturing roll changer, Roll changer - rubber manufacturing
Labourers in rubber and plastic products manufacturing assist machine operators, transport materials and perform other similar tasks. They are employed by rubber and plastic products manufacturing companies.
Main tasks
- Assist machine operators or assemblers in performing their duties
- Assist in setting up and dismantling machinery and equipment
- Clean and lubricate machinery and equipment
- Transport materials and tools to and from work areas using hand trucks or other conveyance
- Prepare raw materials for mixing process
- Monitor machines to watch for jammed materials or defective products
How to become one
Some secondary school education is usually required.
Pay · Outlook
- Median pay: $39,878 a year The middle half earn $33,638 to $47,171.
- About 6,800 people worked in this job in 2023, and about 7,100 are projected by 2033. (+4.4%)
- Projected labour market to 2033: balance.
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- Labourers in metal fabrication
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- Labourers in textile processing and cutting
- Labourers in food and beverage processing
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Questions people ask
How do I become a labourer in rubber and plastic products manufacturing?
Some secondary school education is usually required.
How much does a labourer in rubber and plastic products manufacturing earn in Canada?
Median full-time pay is $39,878 a year (Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank)). The middle half earn $33,638 to $47,171.
Is a labourer in rubber and plastic products manufacturing a growing career in Canada?
Yes. Employment is projected to grow 4% by 2033, from about 6,800 to about 7,100 people (Employment and Social Development Canada).
Do you need a degree to become a labourer in rubber and plastic products manufacturing?
Usually not. Only 7% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Sources
- Statistics Canada: Census 2021: employment by occupation, gender and education (98-10-0449) (2021 Census), Statistics Canada Open Licence, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Statistics Canada: National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 (Version 1.0), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Employment and Social Development Canada: Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) (2024 to 2033), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank): Wages by occupation (2025 (revised 2025-11-19)), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
Updated 2026-10-03