Saudi Arabia SSCO Occupation Code 814204: Plastic Forming Machine Operator

Saudi Standard Classification of Occupations (SSCO 2026)
Occupational Code: 814204 | Major Group: Plant and machine operators, and assemblers (Group 8)

Job Summary & Primary Duties

Operate and control plastic forming machines, feed the forming machines with materials, inspect the produced plastic parts, and ensue the quality and safety of production.

Occupational Hierarchy & Key Facts in Saudi Arabia

Parameter	Official Specification
Saudi SSCO Code	`814204`
Official Title (EN)	Plastic Forming Machine Operator
Official Title (AR)	Plastic Forming Machine Operator
Major Group	Plant and machine operators, and assemblers (Group 8)
Sub-Major Group	Stationary plant and machine operators
Minor Group	Rubber, plastic and paper products machine operators
Unit Group	Plastic products machine operators
Standard Classification	Unified Saudi Occupational Classification (SSCO 2024–2026)
Primary Platforms	Qiwa Portal (منصة قوى) & GOSI (التأمينات الاجتماعية)

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`814101`	Rubber processing machine operator	Rubber processing machine operator	View Occupation 814101 →
`814102`	Rubber production machine operator	Rubber production machine operator	View Occupation 814102 →
`814103`	Rubber lamination machine operator	Rubber lamination machine operator	View Occupation 814103 →
`814104`	Rubber Forming Machine Operator	Rubber Forming Machine Operator	View Occupation 814104 →
`814105`	Rubber tire manufacturing machine operator	Rubber tire manufacturing machine operator	View Occupation 814105 →
`814106`	Used tires reconstruction worker	Used tires reconstruction worker	View Occupation 814106 →

Qualification & Competency Profile

Recommended Education Level: Lower secondary education
Field of Study / Discipline: Personal skills and development
Core Professional Competencies: Team Work
Labor Compliance: Regulated under Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) guidelines.

Labor Compliance & Regulatory Risk Assessment

Assessment Parameter	Status	Compliance Detail
Official GASTAT SSCO Registry	✅ Verified	Standardized in Unified Saudi Classification of Occupations 2026
Qiwa Platform Contract Authentication	✅ Active	Authorized for instant digital contract issuance in Qiwa portal
GOSI Social Insurance Integration	✅ Compliant	Automatic wage protection and social insurance registration
Professional Council Accreditation	✅ Standardized	Council verification requirements defined (SCE, SOCPA, SCFHS)
Nitaqat Saudization Contribution	✅ Eligible	Contributes 1.0 unit to Saudization quota (minimum SAR 4,000 wage)
Overall Labor Compliance Readiness Score	🟢 10 / 10	Low Compliance Risk / Ready for Qiwa Contract Filing

Qiwa, Visa & Saudization Context in Saudi Arabia

Qiwa Digital Employment Contracts: When issuing or authenticating employment contracts, employers in Saudi Arabia must select SSCO code 814204. Review our Qiwa Platform Guide.
Professional Accreditation: Regulated titles (such as Engineers, Healthcare Specialists, Financial Auditors) require pre-approval from the relevant Saudi professional council (Saudi Council of Engineers, SOCPA, SCFHS).
Nitaqat Impact: For Saudi nationals employed under this code, full GOSI registration (minimum wage SAR 4,000) contributes 1.0 unit to the establishment’s localization score. Check our Nitaqat Saudization Guide.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the official role definition of SSCO 814204?

SSCO 814204 designates Plastic Forming Machine Operator (Plastic Forming Machine Operator) under Saudi Arabia’s occupational classification framework.

2. How is this occupation registered in Qiwa and GOSI?

Employers select code 814204 when submitting digital employment contracts in the Qiwa portal and enrolling staff into GOSI.

3. Does this occupation require professional council accreditation in Saudi Arabia?

Regulated titles require accreditation from professional bodies (e.g. Saudi Council of Engineers or SOCPA) before work permit issuance.

Official Source Attribution & Disclaimer

Authority: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — Unified Saudi Occupational Classification.

Labor Portal: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (Qiwa)

This reference page is provided for human resource compliance and job classification guidance in Saudi Arabia.