Stationary Plant Operators are responsible for operating stationary plants to perform various tasks such as extracting minerals from the earth, refining and treating metals and mineral ore, producing basic metal products, lifting, moving and placing materials and equipment, and loading and stacking bulk materials.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this minor group require a level of skill that is commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3); or
• NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In some instances, additional relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

• Fixing attachments to plant and setting controls prior to operation
• Manipulating controls to move materials between process phases
• Observing operation and adjusting controls to regulate temperature, pressure, mix of materials to be processed and handled, and speed of operation
• Monitoring operation of plant directly or by referring to instruments ensuring safe operation
• Cleaning and lubricating plant, repairing minor defects, and reporting major problems
• Unloading and storing output

Subcategories

• Crane, Hoist and Lift Operators
• Drillers, Miners and Shot Firers
• Engineering Production Workers
• Other Stationary Plant Operators