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
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
- monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning
- test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products
- operate grinding equipment
- clean production equipment
- maintain production or processing equipment
- measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes
- weigh finished products
- measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications
- read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements
- clear equipment jams
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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