Metal processing plant operators
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.
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- Salary range for the majority of workers in Metal processing plant operators - from $6,824 to $13,126 per month - 2025.
- A Metal processing plant operators typically earns between $6,824 and $12,782 gross per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between $7,087 and $13,625 per month for a working week of 38 hours.
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Job Responsibilities
- 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 the correct operation of machines 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 the 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