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Continuous Mining Machine Operators

  • Architecture and Construction

Tasks

What tasks do Continuous Mining Machine Operators perform?

  • Hang ventilation tubing and ventilation curtains to ensure that the mining face area is kept properly ventilated.

  • Conduct methane gas checks to ensure breathing quality of air.

  • Check the stability of roof and rib support systems before mining face areas.

  • Operate mining machines to gather coal and convey it to floors or shuttle cars.


Knowledge

What do Continuous Mining Machine Operators need to know?

  • Mechanical

    Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

  • Production and Processing

    Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

  • Law and Government

    Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.


Skills

What skills do Continuous Mining Machine Operators need?

  • Operations Monitoring

    Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

  • Operation and Control

    Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

  • Equipment Maintenance

    Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.



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