Operate raw mineral size reduction equipment

Description

Operate equipment used to reduce the size of raw minerals to prepare it for further processing. Work with gyrotary and jaw crushers, and roll, ball and autogenous mills.

Alternative labels

operate autogenous mill
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operate jaw crusher
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operate roll mill
operate ball mill
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operate gyrotary crusher

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Operate raw mineral size reduction equipment is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Asphalt plant operator: Asphalt plant operators extract raw materials such as sand and stones and operate mobile equipment for their transport to the plant. They tend automated machines to crush and sort out stones, and to mix the sand and stones with asphalt cement. They take samples to check the quality of the mix and arrange for its transport to the construction site.
Mineral processing operator: Mineral processing operators operate a variety of plants and equipment to convert raw materials into marketable products. They provide the appropriate information on the process to the control room.

Optional skill

Operate raw mineral size reduction equipment 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.

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.

 


 

References

  1. Operate raw mineral size reduction equipment – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022