Plant and Machine Operatives

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Overview

£20,862 Entry Level Salary

£25,715 Average Salary

£39,713 Potential Salary

Daily Tasks

Inspects machines and equipment, and reports any faults.
Ensures that rollers in rope haulage system are well greased and running freely.
Fills grease gun with grease of appropriate grade, and applies grease or oil to grease points or lubrication holes in machinery or equipment and over bearings, axles and other similar parts.
Operates machines in the manufacture of nuts, bolts, nails, screws, pins, rivets, etc..
Bends, coils, crimps and spins metal wires in the manufacture of cables, springs, ropes and other wire goods.
Operates acetylene torches and other cutting equipment to dismantle boilers, cars, ships, railway track, engines, machinery and other scrap metal.

Education Requirements

Required Level	Percentage achieved
Level 0	9%
Level 1	9%
Level 2	34%
Level 3	33%
Level 4-5 (Higher Education)	8%
Level 6 (Bachelors)	7%

4 Annual Openings

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.

Plant and Machine Operatives

Overview

Daily Tasks

Education Requirements

4 Annual Openings

Available Courses

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