94112 – Rubber processing machine operators and related workers
Lead statement
Rubber processing machine operators operate processing machines used in the manufacture of rubber products.
Main duties
- Set up, operate and tend 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 required
- Train or assist in training new workers.
- 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
- Inspect finished rubber products for defects and conformance to specifications and quality standards, visually or using instruments
- Affix 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.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school may be required.
- Experience as a labourer in the same company may be required.
- On-the-job training is provided.
Example job titles
production operator - rubber products manufacturing · rubber coater · spreader operator - rubber products manufacturing · rubber press operator · vulcanizer - rubber products manufacturing · curing man/woman - rubber products manufacturing · mixer operator - rubber processing · rubber mill operator · rubber products assembler · rubber goods assembler · rubber belt maker · foam rubber maker · rubber cord splicer · rubber goods cutter-finisher · rubber goods repairer · electrical rubber goods manufacturing tester · rubber products tester · rubber products inspector · rubber goods inspector · rubber products manufacturing inspector · sheet rubber inspector
Wages (per hour)
| Province / territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $20.00 | $29.36 | $38.76 |
| Nova Scotia | $24.32 | $30.00 | $35.00 |
| Quebec | $21.90 | $27.77 | $33.60 |
| Ontario | $19.92 | $29.34 | $36.11 |
| Saskatchewan | $18.11 | $19.21 | $24.28 |
| Alberta | $21.90 | $30.08 | — |
| British Columbia | $23.28 | $29.99 | $38.26 |
Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.
Occupation details: ESDC OaSIS 2025, based on NOC 2021.