Machine operator, casting machine
NKPD code: 81212008
Current information as of 2026-11-14
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10th grade
Second degree of professional qualification and/or completed 10th grade
Labor Characteristics
Metal processing plant operators operate, monitor, adjust and maintain machines and equipment controlling individual processes for processing, converting and refining metal ores, and hardening, rolling and pressing metals.
Main Tasks
- starting up, preparing and adjusting ore and metal processing machines to perform one operation in the overall industrial process;
- operating single-function machines for grinding, separating, filtering, mixing, treating, casting, rolling, refining or otherwise processing metals and ores;
- monitoring gauges, computer printouts, video monitors and products to ensure correct machine operation and compliance with specified processing conditions;
- adjusting valves, pumps, gauges and other equipment;
- controlling the preparation, measurement and feeding of raw materials and materials to the relevant machines and units;
- controlling the start and end of processes, ensuring trouble-free operation and monitoring external equipment;
- checking equipment for malfunctions and damage and carrying out routine maintenance;
- analysing samples of products, performing tests, recording data and maintaining production logs.
- Examples of occupations in this unit group:
- Operator, metal heat-treatment furnaces
- Manipulator, rolling mill
- Machine operator, hot metal pressing
- Machine operator, casting machine
- Machine operator, cold metal pressing
Not Included
- Operator, casting machine – 3135
- Operator, metal melting furnaces – 3135
- Operator, rolling mill – 3135
- Machine operator, coating – 8122
Professions in "Metal processing plant operators"
Process operator, electrolysisProcess operator, petrurgy (stone casting)Process operator, rare metals productionProcess operator, hydrometallurgyProcess operator, non-ferrous metallurgyProcess operator, ferrous metallurgyManipulator operator, rolling millMachine operator, hot metal pressingMachine operator, metal hardeningMachine operator, seamless tube drawingMachine operator, wire drawingMachine operator, metal drawingMachine operator, metallurgical machinery and equipmentMachine operator, lead products productionMachine operator, metal refiningMachine operator, metal mixingMachine operator, cold metal pressingOperator, slag granulation plantOperator, metal carbonisation equipmentOperator, tempering of precious and non-ferrous base metal productsOperator, metal heat treatment furnacesOperator, metal carburising furnacesEtcher (metal)
Source: National Statistical Institute
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Process operator, electrolysisProcess operator, petrurgy (stone casting)Process operator, rare metals productionProcess operator, hydrometallurgyProcess operator, non-ferrous metallurgyProcess operator, ferrous metallurgyManipulator operator, rolling millMachine operator, hot metal pressingMachine operator, metal hardeningMachine operator, seamless tube drawingMachine operator, wire drawingMachine operator, metal drawingMachine operator, metallurgical machinery and equipmentMachine operator, lead products productionMachine operator, metal refiningMachine operator, metal mixingMachine operator, cold metal pressingOperator, slag granulation plantOperator, metal carbonisation equipmentOperator, tempering of precious and non-ferrous base metal productsOperator, metal heat treatment furnacesOperator, metal carburising furnacesEtcher (metal)