Ore Dresser
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Worker who separates and recovers useful minerals from ore using physical and chemical methods and processes them into concentrate ore.
Description
Ore dressers receive ore mined at mines, operate and manage physical and chemical ore dressing processes such as crushing, grinding, classification, flotation, magnetic separation, and gravity separation, and recover and concentrate useful minerals. They conduct sample inspections and concentration control to maintain product quality. They also handle daily inspections and maintenance of production equipment, work safety and environmental management, and achieve efficient ore dressing processes as a team.
Future Outlook
Although the scale of domestic mining is shrinking, demand for ore dressing technicians will be maintained due to advances in resource recycling and recycling technologies.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Ore Processing Operator → Leader (Group Leader) → Ore Processing Technician → Mining Engineer → Plant Manager
Required Skills
Compliance with safety and health regulations / Operation and monitoring of ore dressing equipment / Quality control / Sample collection and analysis
Recommended Skills
Basic chemistry / Basic knowledge of machine maintenance / Forklift operation skills / Hygiene management qualification
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy is important for concentration control and quality inspection. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Involves standing work and handling heavy objects, requiring high physical stamina. |
| Stress Tolerance | Required to endure stress from working in dusty and noisy environments as well as shift work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Mainly indoor work with little external negotiation. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Involves a lot of repetitive standard processes, so little creativity is required. |
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