Crushing, grinding and polishing machine operator, Kaiwhakamahi-mīhini nakunaku, weku, whakamahine hoki
Also known as
- Crusher operator, stone crusher, concrete grinder, sand blaster, quarry crusher, glass processing machine operator, concrete batching plant operator
Crushing, grinding and polishing machine operators use machines to crush, grind or polish materials like glass, grain or stone.
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$62K to $102K
Most common
$123K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
No specific training
Crushing, grinding and polishing machine operators
- usually work shifts, including evenings and weekends
- usually work in industrial workshops, processing plants, gravel pits and mills
- may work in hot, noisy and dusty conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be accurate, safety conscious and work well under pressure
Tasks
- crush, grind and polish materials
- operate machinery and equipment
- place materials into processing equipment
- clear machine jams
- measure and weigh finished materials
- test materials for quality
- read material and product orders
- maintain machinery and equipment
Practical
Organised
Investigative
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You may need
- a driver licence
- to pass a police check
- to pass a medical assessment and drug test
If you’re in school
You usually don't need specfic NCEA levels for this job.
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