Classification note
- Published code: 8121
- Hierarchy level: unit-group
- This page uses ISCO-08 as the English occupation reference layer while Thai TSCO label harmonization remains incomplete.
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Occupation hierarchy
- Major Group: 8 Plant and Machine Operators, and Assemblers
- Sub Major Group: 81 Stationary Plant and Machine Operators
- Minor Group: 812 Metal Processing and Finishing Plant Operators
- Unit Group: 8121 Metal Processing Plant Operators
Child groups
- No child groups are published under this code.
TSIC codes where this occupation is primary
- No primary TSIC mapping is published for this occupation yet.
TSIC codes where this occupation is related
- No related TSIC mapping is published for this occupation yet.
Definition
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
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 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 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.
Included occupations or child groups
Examples of the occupations classified here: - Ladle pourer - Metal extrusion plant operator - Metal heat treating operator - Steel roller
Excluded occupations
Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Blast furnace operator - 3135 - Central control caster - 3135 - Rolling mill control operator 3135 - Metal coating machine operator - 8122
ISCO-88 correspondence
- 8123