Operator
Operate machinery or equipment in various industrial or production settings.
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What's it like to be an Operator?
Operators are responsible for controlling and maintaining machinery in various industrial and production environments. Their duties often include starting and stopping machines, monitoring their operation and performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure smooth functioning. Operators work in industries such as mining, manufacturing, construction and transportation, where they may handle equipment ranging from excavators to cranes. Operators typically work in shifts and may spend long periods on their feet, often in noisy or physically demanding settings.Tasks and duties
- Operating and controlling machinery or equipment.
- Monitoring machine operations to detect malfunctions and ensure efficient performance.
- Performing routine maintenance and minor repairs on machinery.
- Recording operational data and maintaining logs for equipment performance.
- Following safety protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Collaborating with team members and supervisors to ensure production targets are met.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Operator employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Excavator Operation
Construction Induction White Card
Australian HR Licence
Forklift Licence
Bulldozing
Drivers Licence
Cleaning
Mining
Professional Housekeeping
Team Work
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Latest Operator reviews
Jul 2024
It’s been a big change in my lifestyle, but it is a career in which I believe is worth it.
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate III in Surface Extraction Operations
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationMining, Resources & Energy
The good thingsShift work has allowed me to do a lot more around home and enjoy more of a work life balance. However getting use to working night shift half the time has been hard to get use to and manage fatigue
The challengesWorking half the weekends in the year is hard. Spending so much time away from my partner on her days off is hard on the both of us.
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Nov 2023
I have appreciated the opportunity I recieved to work in a great environment with wonderful people.
Reviewer's QualificationCompleted High School (Year 12)
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationManufacturing, Transport & Logistics
The good thingsGreat work and lifestyle balance. Good opoortunity for experience development
The challengesThe people within the workplace are generous and considerate.
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