Hand Ore Sorter
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
An industrial job that involves sorting ore by naked eye or manually to remove impurities and low-value minerals.
Description
Hand ore sorters are responsible for visually and manually selecting valuable minerals from mined raw ore. They remove impurities based on the ore's color, specific gravity, hardness, etc., performing pre-processing before sending it to subsequent crushing, grinding machines, or flotation devices. The work is mainly done on belt conveyors or sorting tables, characterized by long hours of standing and repetitive motions. They are needed in small-scale mines or sites handling high-value or special ores.
Future Outlook
In recent years, automation in ore dressing has advanced, reducing the demand for manual sorters. However, they are expected to continue being needed in small-scale mines and sites handling special ores.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Indoor/Outdoor Work / Mine Site Work / Shift Work / Standing Work
Career Path
Hand Ore Sorter (Junior) → Ore Dressing Operator → Ore Dressing Engineer → Ore Dressing Supervisor
Required Skills
Color Discrimination Ability / Manual Dexterity / Standing Work Tolerance
Recommended Skills
Mine Safety Management / Simple Inspection and Measurement / Sorting Machine Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy is required to distinguish subtle differences in ore. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy ore. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Work is mostly done individually, with little need for complex communication. |
| Creativity & Ideation | There are few opportunities to apply new ideas in manualized ore dressing work. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Almost no numerical processing or calculations are required in the work. |
Aliases
- Hand Sorter
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