Metal processing plant operators
Metal processing plant operators, operate, monitor, adjust and maintain, single process machinery and equipment to process and convert mineral ores and refine, harden, roll and extrude metals.
Skill level: Semi-skilledCheck your pay
- Salary range for the majority of workers in Metal processing plant operators - from ₹20,951 to ₹27,794 per month - 2025.
- A Metal processing plant operators typically earns between ₹20,951 and ₹49,481 net per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between ₹23,394 and ₹58,471 per month for a working week of 48 hours.
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Job Responsibilities
- 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
- Operating single-function machinery to grind, separate, filter, mix, treat, cast, roll, refine or otherwise process metals and mineral ores
- Observing gauges, meters, computer printouts, video monitors and products to ensure the correct operation of machines and verify specified processing conditions
- Adjusting equipment, valves, pumps, controls and process equipment
- Controlling the preparation, measuring and feeding of raw materials and processing agents into the plant
- Controlling process start-up and shut-down, troubleshooting and monitoring outside process equipment
- Verifying equipment for malfunctions, carrying out routine operating tests and arranging for maintenance
- Analyzing sample products, performing tests, recording data and writing production logs