As a Metal Rolling Mill Operator, you will need to master following:

• ensure correct metal temperature
• ensure equipment availability
• monitor automated machines
• monitor gauge
• monitor moving workpiece in a machine
• perform test run
• quality standards
• remove inadequate workpieces
• remove processed workpiece
• set up the controller of a machine
• supply machine
• supply machine with appropriate tools
• troubleshoot
• types of metal
• wear appropriate protective gear

It also helps to know the following:

• ferrous metal processing
• heat metals
• manufacturing of door furniture from metal
• manufacturing of doors from metal
• manufacturing of heating equipment
• manufacturing of light metal packaging
• manufacturing of metal containers
• manufacturing of metal household articles
• manufacturing of metal structures
• manufacturing of steam generators
• manufacturing of steel drums and similar containers
• metal hot rolling technology
• parts of metal rolling mill
• smooth burred surfaces
• tend cold rolling mill
• tend hot rolling mill
• types of metal manufacturing processes
• advise on machinery malfunctions
• check quality of raw materials
• consult technical resources
• inspect quality of products
• interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances
• keep records of work progress
• mark processed workpiece
• mechanics
• metal forming technologies
• monitor conveyor belt
• operate lifting equipment
• perform machine maintenance
• perform product testing
• program a CNC controller
• quality and cycle time optimisation
• read standard blueprints
• record production data for quality control
• statistical process control
• use CAM software