1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition, Revision 1

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Contents >> Major Group 7 Machinery Operators and Drivers >> SUB-MAJOR GROUP 71 Machine and Stationary Plant Operators >> MINOR GROUP 711 Machine Operators

MINOR GROUP 711 MACHINE OPERATORS

MACHINE OPERATORS operate stationary machines to process, manufacture, treat and finish a range of products.

Indicative Skill Level:
Most occupations in this minor group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:

NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

fixing attachments to machines, setting controls and loading material to be processed
starting machines, observing operation and adjusting controls to regulate temperature, pressure, intake of raw materials and speed
sampling output for defects and variations, and adjusting machine settings accordingly
unloading and storing output
cleaning and lubricating machines and performing minor repairs

This section contains the following subsection :
UNIT GROUP 7111 Clay, Concrete, Glass and Stone Processing Machine Operators
UNIT GROUP 7112 Industrial Spraypainters
UNIT GROUP 7113 Paper and Wood Processing Machine Operators
UNIT GROUP 7114 Photographic Developers and Printers
UNIT GROUP 7115 Plastics and Rubber Production Machine Operators
UNIT GROUP 7116 Sewing Machinists
UNIT GROUP 7117 Textile and Footwear Production Machine Operators
UNIT GROUP 7119 Other Machine Operators