Elementary Process Plant Occupations
Job holders 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.
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Core Tasks
- Performs a variety of manual tasks in relation to the operation of coke ovens, boilers, blast furnaces and other engineering trades.
- Clears machine blockages, cleans machinery, equipment and tools, keeps work area tidy and clears waste and any spillages.
- Removes finished pieces from work area, paints or fixes identification labels or markers on products or containers.
- Loads and unloads vehicles, trucks and trolleys.
- Assists operative to mark out, bend, drill, galvanise, coat and otherwise machine metal.
- 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 in setting up attachments on plant and machinery, and operates saws, shears or other equipment.
- Assists with the operation of furnaces and the preparation of castings.
Education Requirements
Level | Percentage |
Level 0 | 17.553787% |
Level 1 | 11.686183% |
Level 2 | 28.512999% |
Level 3 | 25.620518% |
Level 4-5 (Higher Education) | 6.495125% |
Level 6 (Bachelors) | 9.513671% |
Level 7 (Masters or equivalent) | 0.617716% |
Salary Levels
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£33,874.48
Potential Salary
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£18,792.00
Entry Level Salary
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£21,844.74
Average Salary
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6
Annual Openings
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