Briquetting machine operator

Briquetting machine operators tend equipment to dry, mix, and compress metal chips into briquettes for use in a smelter.

The following job titles also refer to briquetting machine operator:

briquet machine operator
briquetting machine operators
briquette machine operator
briquetter operator
briquetting machines operator
briquette maker

No formal educational credential is generally required to work as briquetting machine operator. However, this requirement may differ in some countries.

ISCO skill level is defined as a function of the complexity and range of tasks and duties to be performed in an occupation. It is measured on a scale from 1 to 4, with 1 the lowest level and 4 the highest, by considering:

• the nature of the work performed in an occupation in relation to the characteristic tasks and duties
• the level of formal education required for competent performance of the tasks and duties involved and
• the amount of informal on-the-job training and/or previous experience in a related occupation required for competent performance of these tasks and duties.

Briquetting machine operator is a Skill level 2 occupation.

These occupations, although different, require a lot of knowledge and skills similar to briquetting machine operator.

scrap metal operative
production plant crane operator
heat treatment furnace operator
extract mixer tester
machinery assembly coordinator

These occupations require some skills and knowledge of briquetting machine operator. They also require other skills and knowledge, but at a higher ISCO skill level, meaning these occupations are accessible from a position of briquetting machine operator with a significant experience and/or extensive training.

metal furnace operator
wastewater treatment technician
hydroelectric plant operator
machine operator supervisor
machinery assembly supervisor

This knowledge should be acquired through learning to fulfill the role of briquetting machine operator.

Attention to detail: Performs tasks conscientiously and effectively, taking into account all their aspects, no matter how detailed they are.

These skills are necessary for the role of briquetting machine operator.

Ensure compliance with environmental legislation: Monitor activities and perform tasks ensuring compliance with standards involving environmental protection and sustainability, and amend activities in the case of changes in environmental legislation. Ensure that the processes are compliant with environment regulations and best practices.
Resolve equipment malfunctions: Identify, report and repair equipment damage and malfunctions; communicate with field representatives and manufacturers to obtain repair and replacement components.
Operate metal fabricating machines: Set up and operate fabricating equipment to bend, cut and straighten pieces of metal.
Operate hydraulic machinery controls: use correctly the controls of specialized machinery by turning valves, handwheels, or rheostats to move and control flow of fuels, water, and dry or liquid binders to machines.
Perform minor repairs to equipment: Conduct routine maintenance on equipment. Recognise and identify minor defects in equipment and make repairs if appropriate.
Apply health and safety standards: Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.
Guide cranes: Guide a crane operator in operating the crane. Stay in contact with the operator visually, vocally, or using communication equipment to make sure the crane operation is completed in a safe and efficient manner.
Follow safety procedures when working at heights: Take necessary precautions and follow a set of measures that assess, prevent and tackle risks when working at a high distance from the ground. Prevent endangering people working under these structures and avoid falls from ladders, mobile scaffolding, fixed working bridges, single person lifts etc. since they may cause fatalities or major injuries.
Follow verbal instructions: Have the ability to follow spoken instructions received from colleagues. Strive to understand and clarify what is being requested.

This knowledge is sometimes, but not always, required for the role of briquetting machine operator. However, mastering this knowledge allows you to have more opportunities for career development.

Physics: The natural science involving the study of matter, motion, energy, force and related notions.
Quality standards: The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.

These skills and competences are sometimes, but not always, required for the role of briquetting machine operator. However, mastering these skills and competences allows you to have more opportunities for career development.

Monitor manufacturing quality standards: Monitor quality standards in manufacturing and finishing process.
Ensure public safety and security: Implement the relevant procedures, strategies and use the proper equipment to promote local or national security activities for the protection of data, people, institutions, and property.
Work in metal manufacture teams: Ability to work confidently within a metal manufacturing group with each doing a part but all subordinating personal prominence to the efficiency of the whole.
Follow written instructions: Follow written directions in order to perform a task or carry out a step-by-step procedure.
Provide advice to technicians: Offer help and advice to service technicians in case of machine malfunctions and other repair tasks.
Maximise efficiency of crane operations: Minimise crane operations, additional crane movements, or ‘re-stows’ by effectively planning the organisation of containers in vessels. Analyse delivery schedules and movements for maximum efficiency, minimum cost, and smooth operations.
Apply various lifting techniques: Use different methods for lifting heavy objects using a crane.

7223 – Metal working machine tool setters and operators

References

1. Briquetting machine operator – ESCO