Machine Operators NEC
711999 · Heavy Next-day readyDescription
This occupation group covers machine operators not elsewhere classified. Occupations in this group include asbestos remover, brush maker, film cutter, pressurised container filler, remotely operated vehicle (ROV) pilot, sideshow ride operator and venetian blind machine operator.
Typical work tasks
- Prepares machines for operation by selecting and installing attachments and components for specialised functions; sets and operates controls used to regulate processing operations; starts machines and monitors operation to detect faults and ensure effectiveness of operation.
Typical work environment
- Works indoors in a factory environment.
- The work area will usually be adequately heated and ventilated, but may be dirty, smelly, wet, warm and steamy.
- Constantly handles products that have been treated with chemical products.
- Protective clothing may be utilised at times.
Typical physical and mental demands
- Medium to heavy physical demand levels.
- Frequently stands on factory floors which are usually concrete and may walk about the factory floor to operate a variety of machines, collect resources and sort products.
- Stretches up and across on an occasional basis when loading items into machines, carrying out inspections of finished products and machinery.
- Squatting, crouching and/or kneeling may be required occasionally.
- Twisting of the body or neck may be required occasionally.
- Constant handling of materials that have been treated with chemicals is possible.
- Lifting and carrying may be occasional to frequent and is likely to be up to heavy physical demand levels.
- Bends on a frequent basis, usually associated with picking up items.
- Many tasks require the repetitive use of hands and arms for carrying, lifting and loading or unloading items.
- Driving may be required in relation to the use of forklifts.
- Use is made of a range of hand tools to agitate and mix chemicals.
- Mental skills necessary include knowledge of the technology and processes used and practical and technical skills.
Entry signal Reviewed
Enter via experience or on-the-job training; no mandatory pre-entry qualification. Flagged next-day ready.
Entry barrier Experience or on-job training
Licence / registration No licence required
ANZSCO skill level 4
Next-day ready Yes
How this was determined (model-generated): Machine operators NEC catch-all: on-the-job training entry, no mandatory licence; confirms det.
Entry Requirements
- A New Zealand Register Level 2 or 3 qualification or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4). In some instances relevant experience may be required in addition to the formal qualification. For entry-level positions on-the-job training may be sufficient.
Further Comments
- There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.