// Unit group · 8121

Metal Processing Plant Operators

Metal processing plant operators, monitor, operate, adjust and maintain single-function process machinery and equipment to process and convert mineral ores and refine, harden, roll and extrude metals.

8 Plant and Machine Operators, and Assemblers / 81 Stationary Plant and Machine Operators / 812 Metal Processing and Finishing Plant Operators / All level 4

// Working conditions

Air and dustChemicalsHeat and coldMachineryNoiseShift work

// Hand tools

  1. 1General Hand Tool Operation

setting up, preparing and adjusting mineral ore and metal processing machinery to carry out one step in the overall mineral ore or metal processing operation

operating single-function machinery to grind, separate, filter, mix, treat, cast, roll, refine or otherwise process metals and mineral ores

observing gauges, meters, computer printouts, video monitors and products to ensure correct operation of machines and verify specified processing conditions

adjusting equipment, valves, pumps, controls and process equipment

controlling the preparation, measuring and feeding of raw materials and processing agents into plant

controlling process start-up and shut-down, troubleshooting and monitoring outside process equipment

verifying equipment for malfunctions, carrying out routine operating tests and arranging for maintenance

analysing sample products, performing tests, recording data and writing production logs.

Included occupations

Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Ladle pourer
- Metal extrusion plant operator
- Metal heat treating operator
- Steel roller

Excluded occupations

Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Blast furnace operator - 3135
- Central control caster - 3135
- Rolling mill control operator – 3135
- Metal coating machine operator - 8122

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