7121-Metal Processing Plant Operators

Job Title: 

Metal Processing Plant Operators

Job Description: 

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

Tasks: 

Adjusting equipment, valves, pumps, controls and process equipment

Linked Education ( CESM Codes ) : 

815 - Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering

Specific Occupations: 

712101 - Metal Processing Plant Operator
Description : Operates, monitors, adjusts and maintains, single process machinery and equipment to process and convert mineral ores and refine, harden, roll and extrude metals.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Ladle Pourer, Metal Drawer / Extruder, Metal Extrusion Plant Operator, Metal Heat Treating Operator, Steel Roller

712102 - Metal Manufacturing Machine Setter and Minder
Description : Prepares, sets up and runs and monitors metal manufacturing machinery and equipment to produce metals.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Chain Manufacturing Setter and Minder (Jewellery Manufacturing)

712103 - Abrasive Wheel Maker
Description : Operates machines to manufacture moulded abrasive wheels.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No

712104 - Brake Lining Maker
Description : Operates machines to manufacture moulded brake linings.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No

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Source Of Info: 

Source : Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO) 2013, Department of Higher Education and Training, Republic of South Africa