Job Profile Detail
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
Job Duties
1. 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
2. Operate single-function machinery to grind, separate, filter, mix, treat, cast, roll, refine or otherwise process mineral ores
3. Observe gauges, meters, computer printouts, video monitors and products to ensure correct operation of machinery and verify processing conditions
4. Make adjustments to machinery as required
5. Record production information and complete reports
6. May assist with machinery maintenance or repair.
Education Requirement
1. Completion of secondary school is usually required.
2. On-the-job training is provided.
3. Experience as a labourer in mineral and metal processing is usually required for machine operators.