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Career Guidance Skills working with machinery and specialised equipment S8.6 - using precision instrumentation and equipment S8.6.5 - operating precision industrial equipment Operate automated process control
Description
Operate process control or automation system (PAS) used to control a production process automatically.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 2 occupations
- Optional in 23 occupations
- Total: 25 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 8 (Plant and machine operators, and assemblers)
Essential for
- Brew house operatorBrew house operators monitor the processes of mashing, lautering and boiling of raw materials. They make sure that the brewing vessels are clean correctly and timely. They supervis…
- Canning and bottling line operatorCanning and bottling line operators observe bottles and cans passing by during the production process. They stand next to conveyors belts to ensure that bottles are filled to stand…
Optional for
- Steam engineerSteam engineers provide energy and utilities to facilities, such as steam, heat and refrigeration. They operate and maintain equipment such as boilers and air compressors, and rese…
- Candy machine operatorCandy machine operators tend machines that mix candy ingredients. They tend machines that weigh, measure, and mix ingredients. They form soft candies by spreading candy onto coolin…
- Mobile crane operatorMobile crane operators work with a variety of crane types that can be moved easily around the road, rail and water. Mobile cranes are often mounted on trucks. Duties…
- Pipe welderPipe welders assemble and install parts and components of pipelines for the transport of goods such as water, steam and chemicals through them. They interpret specs such as pneumat…
- Kettle tenderKettle tenders operate machines that mix chewing gum base with sugar or sweetener. They follow procedures to place gum base in containers and then direct it to flow into…
- Abrasive blasting operatorAbrasive blasting operators use the proper equipment and machinery to smoothen rough surfaces by abrasive blasting. Abrasive blasting is commonly used in the finishing process of m…
- Food technologistA Food Technologist is a science-based professional responsible for ensuring the safety, quality, nutritional value, and taste of food products. They are involved in the research, …
- Sheet metal workerSheet metal workers in construction use sheet metal to construct roofs, ducts for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning, gutters and other metal structures. They read plans and…
- Construction commercial diverCommercial divers work below the surface of the water to install equipment, such as hydraulic structures, waterways and marine facilities. They also inspect, remove and repair the …
- BoilermakerBoilermakers operate a variety of equipment and machinery to create, repipe and retube hot water and steam boilers, producing them in all steps of the production process. They cut,…
- Electronic equipment assemblerElectronic equipment assemblers are responsible for the assembly of electronic equipment and systems. They assemble electronic components and wiring according to blueprints and ass…
- Power production plant operatorPower production plant operators maintain and operate the equipment in power stations and other energy production plants. They repair faults, operate machinery directly or from a c…
- Steam plant operatorSteam plant operators operate and maintain mechanical equipment such as stationary engines and boilers to provide utilities for domestic or industrial use. They monitor proceedings…
- WelderWelders operate welding equipment in order to join metal workpieces together. They can use fusion welding processes based on different techniques and materials. They also perform s…
- Transport equipment painterTransport equipment painters use painting machines and hand tools to coat individual parts and to paint the surface of all types of transport equipment such as cars, buses, boats,……
- Steam turbine operatorSteam turbine operators operate and maintain machinery which generates power. They ensure the safety of the operations and monitor operations to detect problems, and react to emerg…
- Food technicianFood technicians assist food technologists in developing processes for manufacturing foodstuffs and related products based on chemical, physical, and biological principles. Th…
- Packaging and filling machine operatorPackaging and filling machine operators tend machines for preparing and packing food products in various packaging containers such as jars, cartons, cans, and others. Other titles …
- Electromechanical equipment assemblerElectromechanical equipment assemblers read and interpret blueprints, drawings and instructions to assemble or modify electromechanical equipment or devices. They inspect and test …
- MillerMillers tend mills to grind cereal crops to obtain flour. They regulate the flow of materials that go into mills and adjust the grind to a specified fineness. They…
- ConfectionerConfectioners make a varied range of cakes, candies and other confectionery items for industrial purposes or for direct selling. Other titles The following job titles also refer to…
- Food production operatorFood production operators supply and perform one or more tasks in different stages of the food production process. They perform manufacturing operations and processes to foods and …
- Surface treatment operatorSurface treatment operators apply chemicals and paint to the material surface in order to protect against corrosion. They calculate the materials needed for surface protection. Oth…
Related skills
- Automation technology
- Mechatronics
- Robotics
- Maintain robotic equipment
- Maintain mechatronic equipment
- Apply HACCP
- Keep records of work progress
- Apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages
- Apply GMP
- Ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production
- Electricity
- Quality standards
Last updated on February 18, 2026
