Continuous mining machine operators gather coal, stone, rock, metal, and ores and load them on conveyor belts using self-propelled mining machines. People with this job are also known as miners and miner operators.
Duties of continuous mining machine operators include starting and operating machines, driving and positioning machines, deciding where to cut and how deep to drill, maintaining machines, preventing cave-ins using casings, helping lay track, maintaining blocking and resetting supports and using equipment to support roofs.
Successful continuous mining machine operators are usually good decision makers, critical thinkers, listeners, managers, and teachers. They are also good at judging things like reaction times and depths and using their hands.
Continuous mining machine operators are usually proficient in mechanics, geography, math, production, building, construction, transportation, public safety, administration, and law and government.
Regardless of their background or experience, students can embark on a rewarding career as a continuous mining machine operator in many locations.
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