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Plastics technician
Manage and optimize plastic molding processes using CAD and ERP tools to ensure quality and compliance in production.
35 000 – 80 000 USD ($)
Average salary / year
Associate degree or technical diploma
Education level
00
Automation level
Medium
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
6-12 months
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Rare
Automation level
Medium
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
6-12 months
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Rare
Compensation
GROSS ANNUAL SALARY
Junior
0–2 years of experience
35 000 – 45 000 USD/ year
Mid-level
3–5 years of experience
46 000 – 60 000 USD/ year
Senior
5+ years of experience
61 000 – 80 000 USD/ year
Indicative amounts: they vary by region, employer, skills and experience.
Entering the profession — United States
Entry is generally through technical education, apprenticeships, or on-the-job training, with some opportunities for those with manufacturing experience.
Training — United States
Typically requires an associate degree or technical diploma in plastics technology or polymer science, often obtained through community colleges or technical institutes.
The job market — United States
Employment is mainly in manufacturing industries such as automotive and consumer goods, with demand influenced by production needs and technological advances.
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