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.
Skill level: Semi-skilledCheck your Wage
- Salary range for the majority of workers in Metal processing plant operators - from PK 16,188 to PK 106,633 per month - 2025.
- A Metal processing plant operators typically earns between PK 16,188 and PK 46,979 net per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between PK 16,946 and PK 63,256 per month for a working week of 48 hours.
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Role 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