Clay, Concrete, Glass and Stone Processing Machine Operators (ANZSCO 7111) are skilled professionals who operate various machines to manufacture and finish a wide range of clay, concrete, glassware, and stone products. These operators are responsible for tasks such as extruding, shaping, mixing, grinding, cutting, and other processes to produce high-quality products.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this unit group require a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below:

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In some instances, at least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. However, additional on-the-job training and/or experience may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

• Monitoring the flow of clay and other raw materials and products into machines, and adjusting valves and controls to specifications.
• Positioning clay and stone on machines to be cut and worked.
• Operating concrete mixing, stacking, and splitting machines.
• Setting up and installing molds and other machine fixtures.
• Setting up and operating glass-making machines to produce molten glass, and regulating the temperature of molten glass.
• Pressing and blowing glass into molds to form glassware products.
• Collecting and examining samples for conformity to specifications and adjusting machine settings accordingly.
• Setting grinding and cutting edges.
• Using hand tools to cut, inscribe, and polish roughly hewn stone to a finished condition.

Occupations:

• 711111 Clay Products Machine Operator
• 711112 Concrete Products Machine Operator
• 711113 Glass Production Machine Operator
• 711114 Stone Processing Machine Operator
• 711199 Clay, Concrete, Glass and Stone Processing Machine Operators nec

711111 Clay Products Machine Operator

A Clay Products Machine Operator operates machines to manufacture clay products, such as bricks, tiles, insulators, porcelain, and pottery, by shaping and firing clay.

Skill Level: 4

Specialisations:

• Brick Extruder Operator
• Porcelain Turner
• Slip Caster

711112 Concrete Products Machine Operator

A Concrete Products Machine Operator operates machines to manufacture molded concrete products, such as cement pipes and fittings, concrete railway sleepers, concrete bricks, tiles and paving blocks, structural beams, building panels, and cast products.

Skill Level: 4

Specialisations:

• Concrete Pipe Machine Operator
• Concrete Precast Moulder
• Concrete Tile Machine Operator

711113 Glass Production Machine Operator

A Glass Production Machine Operator operates machines to manufacture molten glass and shape glassware products, such as containers, sheet glass, structural and stained glass, glass lenses, and prisms.

Skill Level: 4

Specialisations:

• Glass Furnace Operator
• Glass Laminating Operator
• Glass Maker
• Glass Melt Operator
• Glass Toughening Operator
• Glassware Maker

711114 Stone Processing Machine Operator

A Stone Processing Machine Operator operates machines to cut and finish stones for tiles, building blocks, and facings.

Skill Level: 4

Specialisations:

• Marble Cutter
• Stone Polisher
• Stone Sawyer

711199 Clay, Concrete, Glass and Stone Processing Machine Operators nec

This occupation group covers Clay, Concrete, Glass and Stone Processing Machine Operators not elsewhere classified.

Skill Level: 4

Occupations in this group include:

• Brake Lining Maker
• Fibre Cement Moulder
• Plaster Caster
• Plaster Machine Operator