812-Metal processing and finishing plant operators

Job Title ( International classification ): 
Metal processing and finishing plant operators
ISCO Code: 
812
Job Description: 
Metal processing and finishing plant operators, operate and monitor single function process control machinery and equipment to control the conversion, processing and finishing of mineral ores and metals.
Tasks: 

Main Tasks include -

  • setting up, preparing and adjusting metal and ore processing and finishing machinery
  • co-ordinating and monitoring the operation of a particular aspect of metal processing production and finishing
  • verifying equipment for malfunctions, monitoring gauges, carrying out routine operating tests and arranging for maintenance
  • checking, testing and analyzing sample products
  • recording data and writing production logs.
Inclusions: 

Occupations in this minor group are classified into the following unit groups:

8121 Metal processing plant operators
8122 Metal finishing, plating and coating machine operators