Jobholders in this unit group assist the work of machine operatives and perform a variety of manual tasks in foundries, engineering and allied trades and in other process and plant operations not elsewhere classified in MINOR GROUP 913: Elementary Process Plant Occupations.
Assists with the operation of furnaces and the preparation of castings
Assists in setting up attachments on plant and machinery, and operates saws, shears or other equipment
Conveys goods, materials, equipment, etc. to work area, assists in setting up machinery and equipment and prepares tools, lamps and other equipment for use
Assists operative to mark out, bend, drill, galvanise, coat and otherwise machine metal
Loads and unloads vehicles, trucks and trolleys
Removes finished pieces from work area, paints or fixes identification labels or markers on products or containers
Clears machine blockages, cleans machinery, equipment and tools, keeps work area tidy and clears waste and any spillages
Performs a variety of manual tasks in relation to the operation of coke ovens, boilers and blast furnaces.
No academic qualifications are required. On-the- job training is provided. NVQs/SVQs may be available in some areas.
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