Operator, tumbling (barrel finishing)

Metal production process controllers operate and monitor multi-function process machines and equipment to control the converting, refining, rolling, heat-treating or pressing of metals.

• coordinating and monitoring, from central control rooms, individual stages of metal processing using control panels, computer terminals or other control systems;
• operating multi-function process machines for grinding, separating, filtering, melting, roasting, sintering, refining or otherwise processing metals;
• monitoring computer data, video monitors and gauges to verify process conditions and making adjustments where necessary;
• coordinating and supervising operators, machine operators and other workers;
• starting up and shutting down production systems in emergencies or according to schedule;
• providing and organising training for production team members;
• maintaining production logs and preparing production and other reports.
• Examples of occupations in this unit group:
• Operator, electric arc refining furnace
• Operator, casting machine
• Operator, rolling mill