Stationary Plant Operators NEC
712999 · Heavy Next-day readyDescription
This occupation group covers stationary plant operators not elsewhere classified. Occupations in this group include: air compressor operator; beverage distiller; bitumen plant operator; crematorium operator; lock master (water transport); snow maker; timber treatment plant operator; wash plant operator.
Typical work tasks
- Starts engine, observes performance and makes necessary adjustments; controls related equipment such as fans and dampers in ventilation and heating systems or regulators on compressors; maintains supply of fuel; cleans and lubricates engines.
Typical work environment
- Works indoors predominantly, but frequently outdoors, at a varied range of industrial and other sites.
- Works in often dirty and noisy environments with a range of engines, plant and other equipment. Wears appropriate protective clothing and equipment including gloves, ear and eye protection as necessary.
Typical physical and mental demands
- Medium to heavy work demand levels.
- Stands frequently when operating machines and walks about the factory area to pick up materials and supplies.
- Sitting is not required.
- Stretches out and across occasionally to operate machinery or to adjust machine controls or the production flow.
- Squatting, kneeling or crouching may be required when carrying out inspections of products and machinery.
- Employees occasionally twist their body or neck when operating machinery.
- Frequently lifts and carries items, materials and equipment.
- Work around skin irritants and water is frequently necessary for some of the roles in this grouping but protective clothing should be used to manage potentially damaging effects.
- Bends frequently when moving supplies.
- Repetitive hand and large arm movements may be required for some tasks.
- Driving may be required (for example a snow plough).
- May operate a range of processing machines, or specialise in the operation of one type of machine or process.
- Mental skills necessary include technical knowledge, machine operation and other practical and problem-solving 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): NEC stationary plant; on-the-job training sufficient, no licence gate.
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.