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.
(a)     Tasks include -
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 machine 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;
analyzing sample products, performing tests, recording data and writing production logs.