Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing

Example job titles

• blast furnace operator
• central control caster
• central control room operator - primary metal processing
• chief flotation operator
• console operator - cement manufacturing
• pelletizing control operator
• roaster operator - primary metal processing
• rolling mill control operator

Main duties

• This group performs some or all of the following duties:
• Co-ordinate and monitor the operation of a particular aspect of mineral ore, metal and cement processing production through control panels, computer terminals or other control systems, usually from a central control room
• Operate multi-function central process control machinery to grind, separate, filter, melt, roast, treat, refine or otherwise process mineral ores
• Observe computer printouts, video monitors and gauges to verify specified processing conditions and to make necessary adjustments
• Co-ordinate and supervise production crew such as machine and process operators, tenders, assistants and helpers
• Start up and shut down the production system in cases of emergency or as required by schedule
• Provide or organize training for members of production crew
• Maintain shift log of production and other data and prepare production and other reports.

Employment requirements

• Completion of secondary school is required.
• A college diploma may be required for some positions in this group.
• On-the-job training is provided.
• Several years of experience as a machine or process operator, usually in the same company or production department, are required.

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