Description
Operate machines designed to crush rocks, ores, large coal lumps, and other materials. Work with a jaw crusher, which vibrates to force rocks through a vertical V-shaped rack in order to crush them, or a cone crusher which spins a helical element.
Alternative labels
using rock crushing machines
using crushing machines
using ore crushing machines
crusher operation
operating crusher
use rock crushing machines
use crushing machines
operating of crusher
use ore crushing machines
operation of crusher
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
occupation-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Operate crusher is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Mineral crushing operator: Mineral crushing operators operate and monitor crushers and other machines to crush materials and minerals. They move stones to the crushers, fill the machines with minerals, monitor the crushing process and ensure that the end products meet requirements.
Optional skill
Operate crusher is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
References
- Operate crusher – ESCO
