Description

Machine operators in mineral and metal processing operate machinery to process mineral ore and metal. They are employed in mineral ore and metal processing plants such as copper, lead and zinc refineries, uranium processing plants, steel mills, aluminum plants, precious metal refineries and cement processing plants.

Job Titles

• Aluminum classifier
• Asbestos dryer
• Billet heater
• Brick and tile crusher operator
• Cement miller
• Extrusion press operator
• Foil-winding machine operator
• Ladle pourer
• Lead refiner
• Lime kiln operator
• Mica sheet laminator
• Quenching car operator
• Scrap metal shredder
• Sintering machine operator
• Slurry equipment operator
• Steel roller
• Uranium classifier operator
• Zinc cell operator

Main Duties

• Set up, prepare and adjust mineral ore, metal and cement processing machinery to carry out one step in the overall mineral ore or metal processing operation
• Operate single-function machinery to grind, separate, filter, mix, treat, cast, roll, refine or otherwise process mineral ores
• Observe gauges, meters, computer printouts, video monitors and products to ensure correct operation of machinery and verify processing conditions
• Make adjustments to machinery as required
• Record production information and complete reports
• May assist with machinery maintenance or repair.

Workplaces

• Aluminum plants
• Cement manufacturing plants
• Copper, lead and zinc refineries
• Precious metal refineries
• Steel mills
• Uranium processing plants

Skills

• Operation and Control
• Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
• Quality Control Testing
• Troubleshooting
• Coordinating

Abilities

• Auditory Attention
• Control of Settings
• Rate Control
• Reaction Time
• Arm-Hand Steadiness

Personal Attributes

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

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Source: OaSIS