9310 - Central control and process operators in processing and manufacturing
This minor group comprises central control and process operators in processing and manufacturing, including central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing; central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing; and pulping, papermaking and coating control operators. They are employed by mineral ore and metal processing plants; petroleum and natural gas processing, pipeline and petrochemical companies; industrial, agricultural and specialty chemical and pharmaceutical companies; and pulp and paper companies.
Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing, operate and monitor multi-function process control machinery and equipment to control the processing of mineral ores, metals or cement. They are employed in mineral ore and metal processing plants such as copper, lead and zinc refineries, uranium processing plants, steel mills, aluminum plants, precious metal refineries and cement processing plants.
Central control and process operators in petroleum, gas and chemical processing monitor and operate petroleum, petrochemical and chemical plants and monitor, adjust and maintain processing units and equipment in these plants. They are employed by petroleum and natural gas processing, pipeline and petrochemical companies and industrial, agricultural and specialty chemical and pharmaceutical companies.
Pulping, papermaking and coating control operators operate and monitor multi-function process control machinery and equipment to control the processing of wood, scrap pulp, recyclable paper, cellulose materials, paper pulp and paperboard. They are employed by pulp and paper companies.