Description

Machine operators of other metal products operate one or more automatic or multi-purpose machines to produce a variety of metal parts and products, such as wire mesh, nails, bolts and chains. They are employed by a wide variety of metal products manufacturing companies.

Job Titles

• Bolt machine operator
• Bullet maker
• Can-forming machine operator
• Chain-making machine operator
• Metal cable maker operator
• Nail making machine tender
• Spring machine operator
• Wire screen maker
• Wire weaver

Main Duties

• Operate or tend automatic or multi-purpose machines including wire looms to produce metal parts and metal products such as wire screening, fencing, tinware, metal baskets, racks, hooks, metal tubing and similar articles
• Fit and assemble components using hand and power tools
• Clean, polish, file or otherwise finish products
• Check products for quality and other specifications
• May clean and lubricate machinery.

Workplaces

• Metal products manufacturing companies

Skills

• Operation and Control
• Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
• Preventative Maintenance
• Quality Control Testing
• Troubleshooting

Abilities

• Auditory Attention
• Reaction Time
• Selective Attention
• Arm-Hand Steadiness
• Body Flexibility

Personal Attributes

• Collaboration
• Stress Tolerance
• Adaptability
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail

Similar Occupations

• Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing (92023)
• Metalworking and forging machine operators (94105)
• Machining tool operators (94106)

Source: OaSIS