How do they match: Continuous Mining Machine Operators

  • Continuous Mining Machine Operators

  • Continuous Mining Machine Coal Miner
  • Continuous Mining Machine Company Miner
  • Continuous Mining Machine Contract Miner
  • Continuous Mining Machine Lode Miner
  • Continuous Mining Machine Miner
  • Continuous Mining Machine Operator
  • Self-Propelled Mining Machine Operator

  • Operate self-propelled mining machines that rip coal, metal and nonmetal ores, rock, stone, or sand from the mine face and load it onto conveyors, shuttle cars, or trucks in a continuous operation.

  • Determine locations, boundaries, and depths of holes or channels to be cut.
  • Drive machines into position at working faces.
  • Move controls to start and regulate movement of conveyors and to start and position drill cutters or torches.
  • Move levers to raise and lower hydraulic safety bars supporting roofs above machines until other workers complete framing.
  • Operate mining machines to gather coal and convey it to floors or shuttle cars.
  • Repair, oil, and adjust machines, and change cutting teeth, using wrenches.
  • Reposition machines to make additional holes or cuts.

  • Apply new technologies to improve work processes.
  • Inspect completed work to ensure proper installation.
  • Test air quality at work sites.