Group
Occupation
731934 Crushing Machine Operator
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
731934 Crushing Machine Operator
Operates crushers and other machines to crush materials, ores and minerals for processing or transport.
Registration or licensing may be required.
Specialisation
- Ore Crushing Machine Operator
Skill level: 4
Main tasks
- Operates and maintains crushing machines and equipment to crush materials such as cement, ore, rock and coal
- Ensures proper feed rate of material for consistent operations
- Adjusts machine settings to achieve desired granularity and consistency of crushed materials
- Monitors the crushing process for any abnormalities and malfunctions, and makes required adjustments
- Dislodges and clears jammed materials or other items from machinery or equipment, and transfers crushed materials between work areas using loaders, excavators or other earthmoving machinery
- Examines crushed materials visually or with hands to ensure conformance to established standards