Crushing Machine Operator: OSCA 731934

Operates crushers and other machines to crush materials, ores and minerals for processing or transport.

Skill level 4: Certificate II or III, or at least 1 year of relevant experience

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Operates and maintains crushing machines and equipment to crush materials such as cement, ore, rock and coal
• Ensures proper feed rate of material for consistent operations
• Adjusts machine settings to achieve desired granularity and consistency of crushed materials
• Monitors the crushing process for any abnormalities and malfunctions, and makes required adjustments
• Dislodges and clears jammed materials or other items from machinery or equipment, and transfers crushed materials between work areas using loaders, excavators or other earthmoving machinery
• Examines crushed materials visually or with hands to ensure conformance to established standards