Occupation

732231 Engineering Production Worker

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

732231 Engineering Production Worker

Performs a range of production process tasks to refine and treat metals and mineral ore, fire ceramics, and operate plant to produce and finish metal products such as rods, tubing and structural shapes and moulds for casting.

Specialisations

  • Alumina Refinery Operator
  • Brake Press Operator
  • Computer Numerical Control Machine Operator
  • Foundry Operator
  • Furnace Operator (Metal)
  • Laser Operator
  • Sheetmetal Worker (Second Class)
  • Tool Setter

Skill level: 4

Main tasks

  • Interprets engineering production schematics and blueprints
  • Operates and monitors rolling plant, machinery and equipment to process mineral ore
  • Operates and adjusts production plant to shape metal stock and castings, and cut sheet metal
  • Operates computer-controlled production plant
  • Operates furnaces and quenching plant to smelt and change the structure of metals
  • Operates welding and electroplating plant
  • Casts molten metal and operates plant to draw metal wire through dies
  • Uses kilns and ovens to fire ceramics