Polymer processing technician

Complete process manufacturing activities to produce polymer products to a specification.

Typical duration

3 years

Training funded

Fully funded

Route

Engineering and manufacturing

Standard ref

ST1328

Role overview

This Level 3 apprenticeship trains you in the technical operation and monitoring of polymer processing equipment used to manufacture plastic products by extrusion, injection moulding, blow moulding, or other methods. You will set up machines, monitor quality, and troubleshoot production issues in a polymer or plastics manufacturing environment. It can lead to process engineer, quality technician, or production supervisor roles in the polymer and plastics industry.