Hard Skills
Entry-levelManual Material HandlingThe physical ability to lift, carry, push, and pull raw materials or metal products within a processing facility.
IntermediateConveyor System MonitoringThe oversight of conveyor belts to identify jams, misalignment, or mechanical issues while ensuring materials are distributed evenly.
IntermediateLockout/Tagout (LOTO) ProceduresSafety practices used to ensure that dangerous machines are properly shut off and not started up again prior to the completion of maintenance or repair work.
Entry-levelIndustrial HousekeepingThe systematic cleaning of the workspace to remove metal scraps, mineral dust, and debris that could pose hazards or contaminate products.
Entry-levelSorting and GradingThe visual identification and manual removal of impurities or non-conforming materials from the metal/mineral stream on a conveyor.
IntermediateHazard IdentificationRecognizing potential risks in the mineral processing environment, such as chemical exposures, extreme heat, or moving mechanical parts.