ISCO unit group

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. 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 crews; (g) maintaining shift logs of production and other data and preparing production and other reports. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Blast furnace operator - Central control caster - Rolling mill control operator Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Ladle pourer - 8121 - Steel roller - 8121 - Metal finishing machine operator - 8122

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