Hard Skills
IntermediatePelletizing Machine OperationThe ability to set up, start, and regulate pelletizing equipment to compress metallic ores or recycled metal into uniform pellets.
IntermediateProcess Control MonitoringObserving gauges, control panels, and computer monitors to ensure pressure, temperature, and feed rates remain within specified ranges.
IntermediatePrimary Metal Quality InspectionEvaluating the size, hardness, and moisture content of metal pellets through visual inspection and physical testing protocols.
AdvancedIndustrial Safety ComplianceAdherence to safety protocols including Lockout-Tagout (LOTO), hazardous material handling, and the correct use of heat-resistant PPE.
Entry-levelPreventative Machine MaintenancePerforming routine lubrication, cleaning, and basic mechanical adjustments to pellet presses and conveyor systems.
IntermediateProduction TroubleshootingIdentifying and correcting minor mechanical malfunctions or raw material blockages within the pelletizing line.