Updated October 19, 2000 GRCC Plastics Manufacturing Technology Frequently Asked Questions What Is Plastics Manufacturing Technology?
Plastics Manufacturing Technology is a field of study that prepares people to produce many of today s consumer goods. A wide variety of parts and products such as automobile and machinery parts, household goods, sports equipment, furniture, and toys is formed from plastic. Plastic workers setup, operate and tend different types of machines to mold, form, or cast plastic materials. They often work with complex computer-controlled machines. Operators may load and troubleshoot programs; mix materials; setup molds; fill, monitor and adjust machines; unload and inspect finished products.
