8121 Metal Processing Plant Operators
Metal processing plant operators monitor, operate, adjust and maintain single-function process machinery and equipment to process and convert mineral ores and refine, harden, roll and extrude metals. Tasks include - (a) 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; (b) operating single-function machinery to grind, separate, filter, mix, treat, cast, roll, refine or otherwise process metals and mineral ores; (c) observing gauges, meters, computer printouts, video monitors and products to ensure the correct operation of machines and verify specified processing conditions; (d) adjusting equipment, valves, pumps, controls and process equipment; (e) controlling the preparation, measuring and feeding of raw materials and processing agents into the plant; (f) controlling process start-up and shut-down, troubleshooting and monitoring outside process equipment; (g) verifying equipment for malfunctions, carrying out routine operating tests and arranging for maintenance; (h) analysing sample products, performing tests, recording data and writing production logs. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Ladle pourer - Metal extrusion plant operator - Metal heat treating operator - Steel roller Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Blast furnace operator - 3135 - Central control caster - 3135 - Rolling mill control operator - 3135 - Metal coating machine operator - 8122.
Where 8121 sits in the ISCO-08 hierarchy
- >8 Plant and Machine Operators and Assemblers
- >>81 Stationary Plant and Machine Operators
- >>>812 Metal Processing and Finishing Plant Operators
- >>>>8121 Metal Processing Plant Operators
- >>>>8121 Metal Processing Plant Operators
8121 in other classification systems
Equivalent and related codes across 2 other systems. Click any code to see its full definition, hierarchy, and crosswalks.
- 000e93a3-d956-4e45-aacb-f12c83fedf84broadmetal drawing machine operator
- 25206eaa-04da-4fd6-bac7-173d7eb142dcbroadcasting machine operator
- 57b89801-0e43-4b19-bf29-ef9a51d65155broadmetal annealer
- 6dbca2aa-f83b-4567-a4e7-b9a21fb948bfbroadmetal rolling mill operator
- 7664f3e6-b469-4e1a-b52c-8a7ac866eb5abroadwire weaving machine operator
- a0f9903e-2ba5-4b9d-bb0a-a8646db15221broadextrusion machine operator
- c2d5daae-8f8a-45b1-8e76-3284b84ce195broadspring maker
- 51-4021broadExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- 51-4023broadRolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- 51-4051broadMetal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders
- 51-4052broadPourers and Casters, Metal
- 51-4191broadHeat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Other ISCO-08 codes under 8121 Metal Processing Plant Operators
Frequently asked questions
- What is ISCO-08 8121?
- ISCO-08 8121 is "Metal Processing Plant Operators". Metal processing plant operators monitor, operate, adjust and maintain single-function process machinery and equipment to process and convert mineral ores and refine, harden, roll and extrude metals. Tasks include - (a) 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; (b) operating single-function machinery to grind, separate, filter, mix, treat, cast, roll, refine or otherwise process metals and mineral ores; (c) observing gauges, meters, computer printouts, video monitors and products to ensure the correct operation of machines and verify specified processing conditions; (d) adjusting equipment, valves, pumps, controls and process equipment; (e) controlling the preparation, measuring and feeding of raw materials and processing agents into the plant; (f) controlling process start-up and shut-down, troubleshooting and monitoring outside process equipment; (g) verifying equipment for malfunctions, carrying out routine operating tests and arranging for maintenance; (h) analysing sample products, performing tests, recording data and writing production logs. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Ladle pourer - Metal extrusion plant operator - Metal heat treating operator - Steel roller Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Blast furnace operator - 3135 - Central control caster - 3135 - Rolling mill control operator - 3135 - Metal coating machine operator - 8122.
- How does ISCO-08 8121 map to other classification systems?
- 8121 Metal Processing Plant Operators has equivalents in ESCO Occupations (000e93a3-d956-4e45-aacb-f12c83fedf84, 25206eaa-04da-4fd6-bac7-173d7eb142dc, 57b89801-0e43-4b19-bf29-ef9a51d65155, +4 more); SOC 2018 (51-4021, 51-4023, 51-4051, +2 more). These crosswalks let you translate this code between ISCO-08 and 2 other classification systems.
- What is the parent category of 8121?
- 8121 Metal Processing Plant Operators sits under 8121 Metal Processing Plant Operators in the ISCO-08 hierarchy.
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