Metal production process controllers
NKPD code: 3135
Description
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. Metal production process controllers perform the following main tasks: • 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 Excludes: – Machine operator, casting machine – 8121 – Manipulator, rolling mill – 8121 – Machine operator, coating – 8122