Rubber processing machine operators and related workers
(NOC 94112)
Career Overview
Workers in this group:
- Run rubber processing machinery
- Put together and inspect rubber products
- Work for tire manufacturers and other rubber products manufacturing companies
Job Titles
Airbag and tube curer - rubber products manufacturing
Airbag builder - rubber products manufacturing
Air brake hose builder - rubber products manufacturing
Aircraft tire tube builder - rubber products manufacturing
Arch-cushion-skiving machine operator
Assembly line tire repairer
Automotive rubber parts cutter
Back strip machine tender - rubber products manufacturing
Banbury machine operator - rubber products manufacturing
Banbury mixer operator - rubber products manufacturing
Banbury operator - rubber products manufacturing
Band assembler - rubber products manufacturing
Band stock preparer - rubber products manufacturing
Bead-forming machine operator - rubber products manufacturing
Beading machine operator - rubber products manufacturing
Belt brander - rubber products manufacturing
Bias cutter - rubber products manufacturing
Bias cutting operator - rubber products manufacturing
Bladder moulder - rubber products manufacturing
Blow-out and test operator - rubber products
Bonder - rubber products manufacturing
Bonding press tender - rubber products manufacturing
Braider operator - rubber products manufacturing
Braiding machine tender - rubber products manufacturing
Calender let-off operator - rubber products manufacturing
Calender machine operator - rubber products manufacturing
Calender operator - rubber products manufacturing
Calender roll warmer - rubber products manufacturing
Calender wind-up tender - rubber products manufacturing
Cementer operator - rubber products manufacturing
Cementer - rubber products manufacturing
Chafer builder
Continuous mixer operator - rubber products manufacturing
Conveyor belt splicer - rubber products manufacturing
Cracker operator - rubber products manufacturing
Cross head operator - rubber products manufacturing
Cured tire repairer
Cure operator - rubber products manufacturing
Curing machine operator - rubber products manufacturing
Curing man/woman - rubber products manufacturing
Curing press set-up operator - rubber products manufacturing
Curing press tender - rubber products manufacturing
Dipping machine tender - rubber products manufacturing
Earth mover tire builder
Electrical rubber goods manufacturing tester
Expansion joint builder - rubber products manufacturing
Expansion joint finisher - rubber products manufacturing
Experimental tire manufacturing inspector
Extruder operator - rubber products manufacturing
Extruding machine operator - rubber products manufacturing
Extrusion finisher - rubber products manufacturing
Feeder mill operator - rubber products manufacturing
Fire hose curer rubber
Floor mat press tender - rubber products manufacturing
Foam rubber goods inspector
Foam rubber machine operator
Foam rubber maker
Foam rubber mattress inspector
Foam rubber mixer
Foam rubber press operator
Folded gasket maker - rubber products manufacturing
Foxer - rubber goods
Freeze tumbler tender - rubber products manufacturing
Fuel tank form builder
Gang press operator - rubber products manufacturing
Gluer - rubber products manufacturing
Gluing machine operator - rubber products manufacturing
Golf ball assembler
Golf ball maker
Golf ball vulcanizer
Green tire inspector
Green tire lubricator
Green tire repairer
Grinder operator - rubber products manufacturing
Gum cutter - rubber footwear
Hand bonder - rubber footwear manufacturing
Hand hose maker - rubber products manufacturing
Hand rubber footwear maker
Hand tire trimmer
Heel cutter - rubber footwear
Heel maker - rubber footwear
Hooker-laster - rubber products manufacturing
Hose curer - rubber products manufacturing
Hose cutter and brander operator - rubber products manufacturing
Hose maker machine operator - rubber products manufacturing
Inner tube finisher - rubber products manufacturing
Inner-tube-processing equipment tender - rubber products manufacturing
Inner tube skiver - rubber products manufacturing
Inner tube sorter - rubber reclaiming
Inner tube valve builder
Inner tube vulcanizer tender - rubber products manufacturing
Laminating machine operator - rubber products manufacturing
Laminating machine tender - rubber products manufacturing
Laster - rubber footwear manufacturing
Latex ribbon machine operator - rubber products manufacturing
Latex thread machine operator - rubber products manufacturing
Liner reroller - rubber products manufacturing
Loom tender - rubber products manufacturing
Lube and splice operator - rubber products
Machine hose cutter and brander - rubber products manufacturing
Machine hose maker - rubber products manufacturing
Machine trimmer - rubber products manufacturing
Mandrel builder - rubber products manufacturing
Mill operator - rubber processing
Mill operator - rubber products manufacturing
Millroom operator - rubber products manufacturing
Mill tender - rubber products manufacturing
Mixer operator - rubber processing
Mixer operator - rubber products manufacturing
Mixing and grinding machine tender - rubber products manufacturing
Moulded rubber boot maker
Moulded rubber products inspector-trimmer
Moulder - rubber products manufacturing
Moulding pressman/woman - rubber products manufacturing
Moulding press tender - rubber products manufacturing
Mould machine operator - rubber products manufacturing
Mouldman/woman - rubber products manufacturing
Multiroll calender operator - rubber products manufacturing
Padded products repairer
Ply assembler - rubber
Ply splicer - rubber products manufacturing
Presser - rubber products manufacturing
Press line operator - rubber products manufacturing
Press operator - rubber products manufacturing
Production operator - rubber products manufacturing
Puller-laster - rubber products manufacturing
Punch press operator - rubber products manufacturing
Radial tire builder
Reclaimed rubber inspector
Reclaim millman/woman - rubber products manufacturing
Refiner mill tender - rubber products manufacturing
Roll builder - rubber products manufacturing
Roll coverer - rubber products manufacturing
Roller repairer - rubber products manufacturing
Roller repairman/woman - rubber products manufacturing
Roll grinder - rubber products manufacturing
Roll operator - rubber products manufacturing
Rubber band cutter
Rubber belt buffer
Rubber belt builder
Rubber belt cogger
Rubber belt maker
Rubber boot cutter
Rubber boot maker
Rubber cement mixer
Rubber closure installer
Rubber coater
Rubber cord assembler
Rubber cord cutter
Rubber cord splicer
Rubber curer - rubber products manufacturing
Rubber cushion inspector
Rubber cutter
Rubber-cutting machine operator
Rubber drum builder
Rubber fire hose maker
Rubber flap curer
Rubber flap presser
Rubber foam cushion fabricator
Rubber footwear maker
Rubber footwear parts buffer
Rubber footwear repairer
Rubber footwear tread machine tender
Rubber fuel tank builder
Rubber fuel tank finisher and repairer
Rubber gasket cutter
Rubber gasket finisher
Rubber gasket gluer
Rubber gasket maker
Rubber gear moulder
Rubber glove maker
Rubber golf ball cover treater
Rubber goods assembler
Rubber goods cutter-finisher
Rubber goods inspector
Rubber goods machine operator
Rubber goods press operator
Rubber goods repairer
Rubber grinder
Rubber hose builder
Rubber lining installer
Rubber mill operator
Rubber moulder operator - rubber products manufacturing
Rubber press operator
Rubber processing machine operator
Rubber products assembler
Rubber products inspector
Rubber products manufacturing inspector
Rubber products polisher
Rubber products tester
Rubber products trimmer
Rubber products washer-dryer
Rubber roll grinding inspector
Rubber shoe cementer
Rubber shoe strap maker
Rubber slab inspector
Rubber snowtrack builder
Rubber sole maker
Rubber splicer
Rubber splitter - rubber products manufacturing
Rubber sponge gasket assembler
Rubber squeegee splicer
Rubber stamp maker
Rubber-strap-folding machine tender
Rubber stripper and applier
Rubber trimmer
Rubber tube vulcanizer tender
Rubber tubing splicer
Rubber V-belt builder
Rubber V-belt coverer
Rubber V-belt curer
Rubber V-belt finisher
Rubber V-belt skiver
Rug underlay machine operator - rubber products manufacturing
Scrap rubber grinder - recycling
Sheeter - rubber products manufacturing
Sheet rubber inspector
Skiver - rubber products manufacturing
Slab machine operator - rubber products manufacturing
Slitter operator - rubber products manufacturing
Softball centre moulder
Sole-treading machine tender - rubber footwear manufacturing
Spiral wound gasket maker - rubber products manufacturing
Splicer - rubber products manufacturing
Splicing machine tender - rubber products manufacturing
Splitting machine tender - rubber products manufacturing
Sponge rubber goods inspector
Spooler-twister operator - rubber products manufacturing
Spreader machine tender - rubber products manufacturing
Spreader operator - rubber products manufacturing
Spreader tender - rubber products manufacturing
Strainer tender - rubber products manufacturing
Strap machine tender - rubber products manufacturing
Strip machine operator - rubber products manufacturing
Tank liner - rubber products manufacturing
Tire assembler
Tire bagger
Tire-bagging machine tender
Tire breaker operator
Tire buffer
Tire builder
Tire classifier
Tire coverer
Tire curer
Tire finisher
Tire inspector
Tire maker
Tire rebuilder
Tire recapper
Tire repairer-vulcanizer
Tire retreader
Tire retreading inspector
Tire-retreading machine tender
Tire touch-up and buff worker
Tire tread moulder
Tire valve worker
Tire vulcanizer
Traction belt builder - rubber products manufacturing
Transmix operator - rubber products manufacturing
Tread cutter machine operator - rubber products manufacturing
Tread-cutting machine operator - rubber products manufacturing
Trim lathe operator - rubber products manufacturing
Trimmer operator - rubber products manufacturing
Truck tire builder
Truck tire tread cutter
Tube finisher - rubber products manufacturing
Tuber operator - rubber products manufacturing
Tube skiver - rubber
Tube sorter - rubber reclaiming
Tube vulcanizer tender - rubber products manufacturing
Tumbler operator - rubber products manufacturing
Tumbler tender - rubber products manufacturing
Uncured tire inspector
Uncured tire lubricator
Uncured tire repairer
Valve buffer - rubber products manufacturing
Vulcanizer - rubber products manufacturing
Wrapper operator - rubber products
Duties
Rubber processing machine operators
- Set up, run and look after machinery used for mixing, calendering, extruding, moulding and curing rubber materials or rubber products
- Load or feed rubber, pigments, filler, oil and chemicals into machines
- Check and monitor processing conditions and product quality
- Adjust machines to proper setting as needed
- Train or help train new workers
Assemblers, rubber products
- Lay out and prepare rubber materials for assembly
- Operate machines or equipment or use hand tools to cut, shape, splice, fit and cement rubber materials to form rubber parts or finished rubber products
- Operate finishing machines or equipment to trim, grind, or buff rubber products into final form
- Train or help train new workers
Rubber products inspectors:
- Inspect finished rubber products for defects and to make sure it meets quality standards, visually or using instruments
- Fasten seals or tags to approved products and mark and reroute defective products for repair or recycle
- Fill out product inspection report
- May make minor adjustments or repairs to products
Earnings
Earnings is income that workers receive in exchange for their labour. Depending on the type of employment, earnings can be in the form of wages (hourly), salaries (fixed monthly or annual) or self-employed earnings.
Work Environment
# Workers Employed
165% Employed Full Time
67%
Source: 2021 Census
Key aspects of the work in this occupation:
- Work takes place in a regular controlled indoor environment
- Working with equipment, instruments, machinery or power/hand tools may be a source of injury
- Workers may be exposed to steam emissions or hot surfaces that can cause injury
- The workplace may contain strong or toxic odours
- Noise in the workplace may cause distraction or hearing loss
Career Pathways
Movement among the various operators in this unit is possible.
Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
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Occupational Interests
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Education, Training and Skills
- Completion of secondary school may be required
- Experience as a labourer in the same company may be required
- On-the-job training is provided
Education programs in B.C.
The following program areas are related to this occupation:
- Academic/Basic Upgrading
Find out more information about programs offered specifically for this career.
Skills
Every job calls for a certain set of skills. Knowing those skills is the first step in finding a good career fit.
Here, you will find the 10 most relevant workplace skills. Some are more important to achieving success in a certain career than others. These skills may come naturally to you or you may need to gain them through education, training and experience.
See the list of work-related skills below, ranked in order of importance for this career. Check out the list and see if this career matches your skills—take that first step!
Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials or other indicators to make sure that a machine is working properly.
Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Monitoring
Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Quality Control Analysis
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Speaking
Talking to others to share information effectively.
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Time Management
Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Judgment and Decision Making
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Labour Market Statistics
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Employment
Find out about employment types and trends by region and industry.
Employment
165
Source: 2021 Census
Employment by Region
Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
| Region | Employment | % Employment of this Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 10 | 5.9% |
| Kootenay | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 95 | 55.9% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 0 | 0.0% |
| Northeast | 0 | 0.0% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 65 | 38.2% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: 2021 Census
Labour Market Outlook
The B.C. Labour Market Outlook is a 10-year forecast of the expected supply and demand for labour in the province. It’s usually updated every year. The purpose is to provide British Columbians with the knowledge to make informed decisions on careers, skills training, education and hiring.
Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)
50
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook
Forecasted Job Openings
Forecasted Employment Growth Rate
Composition of Job Openings
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook
Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)
Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
| Region | Job Openings | Avg. Annual Employment Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | Not available | Not available |
| Kootenay | Not available | Not available |
| Mainland/Southwest | 40 | 1.0% |
| North Coast and Nechako | Not available | Not available |
| Northeast | Not available | Not available |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 10 | 0.1% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | Not available | Not available |
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook
Industry Highlights
Learn about the opportunities in B.C.'s major industries, including employment trends, earning potential, locations of work and more.
Forecasted Job Openings by Industry
| Industry | Job Openings (2024-2034) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Retail Trade | 10 |
| Wholesale Trade | 10 |
For additional industry information, visit the Industry Profiles page.
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook
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