PSOC Unit group 3135 — Metal production process controllers

Metal production process controllers operate and monitor multi-function process control machinery and equipment to control the processing of metal converting and refining furnaces, metal-rolling mills, metal heat-treating, or metal-extrusion plant. Their tasks include: a) coordinating and monitoring the operation of a particular aspect of metal processing production through control panels, computer terminals or other control systems, usually from a central control room; b) operating multi-function central process control machinery to grind, separate, filter, melt, roast, treat, refine or otherwise process metals; c) observing computer printouts, video monitors and gauges to verify specified processing conditions and to make necessary adjustments; d) coordinating and supervising production crew such as machine and process operators, assistants and helpers; e) starting up and shutting down the production system in cases of emergency or as required by schedule; f) providing and organizing training for members of production crew; g) maintaining shift log of production and other data and preparing production and other reports. Examples of occupations classified here: Blast furnace operator, Casting metal machine operator, Central control caster, Melting/metal, furnace operator, Metal processing control operator, Rolling mill control operator Some related occupation classified elsewhere: Ladle pourer - 8121, Metal finishing machine operator - 8122, Steel roller - 8121

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