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Minor group 811

PSOC Minor group 811 — Mining and mineral processing plant operators (2026)

Mining and mineral processing plant operators operate and monitor plant and machinery which extract rock and minerals from the earth, process minerals and stone, drill wells and bores, and manufacture and finish cement and stone products. Tasks performed usually include: setting up, operating and monitoring a variety of mining and mineral processing plant and machinery such as drilling rigs and auxiliary machines and equipment, continuous mining machinery, and cutting, crushing, grinding, pumping and mixing plant and machinery; operating washing, separating, extracting and combining equipment to remove waste and recover minerals; operating plant and machinery to make cement, concrete, artificial stone, and precast concrete and stone products; monitoring the performance of a variety of plant and machinery, detecting malfunctions and taking corrective action; performing plant and machinery maintenance, repairs and cleaning; and maintaining production records.

Level Minor group
Code 811
Children 4
Source PSOC
Practical summary

What this code covers

Mining and mineral processing plant operators operate and monitor plant and machinery which extract rock and minerals from the earth, process minerals and stone, drill wells and bores, and manufacture and finish cement and stone products. Tasks performed usually include: setting up, operating and monitoring a variety of mining and mineral processing plant and machinery such as drilling rigs and auxiliary machines and equipment, continuous mining machinery, and cutting, crushing, grinding, pumping and mixing plant and machinery; operating washing, separating, extracting and combining equipment to remove waste and recover minerals; operating plant and machinery to make cement, concrete, artificial stone, and precast concrete and stone products; monitoring the performance of a variety of plant and machinery, detecting malfunctions and taking corrective action; performing plant and machinery maintenance, repairs and cleaning; and maintaining production records.

Administrative context

Where this code is used

Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Stationary plant and machine operators.

Selection note

How to choose it

Compare the nearby children: Miners and quarriers, Mineral and stone processing plant operators, Well drillers and borers and related workers, Cement, stone and other mineral products machine operators.

FAQ

What does PSOC 811 cover?

Mining and mineral processing plant operators operate and monitor plant and machinery which extract rock and minerals from the earth, process minerals and stone, drill wells and bores, and manufacture and finish cement and stone products. Tasks performed usually include: setting up, operating and monitoring a variety of mining and mineral processing plant and machinery such as drilling rigs and auxiliary machines and equipment, continuous mining machinery, and cutting, crushing, grinding, pumping and mixing plant and machinery; operating washing, separating, extracting and combining equipment to remove waste and recover minerals; operating plant and machinery to make cement, concrete, artificial stone, and precast concrete and stone products; monitoring the performance of a variety of plant and machinery, detecting malfunctions and taking corrective action; performing plant and machinery maintenance, repairs and cleaning; and maintaining production records.

Where is PSOC 811 used in practice?

Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Stationary plant and machine operators.

How do I choose PSOC 811 over nearby options?

Compare the nearby children: Miners and quarriers, Mineral and stone processing plant operators, Well drillers and borers and related workers, Cement, stone and other mineral products machine operators.