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A Fixed Plant Operator runs and maintains stationary industrial machinery, ensuring safe, efficient operations and minimal downtime.

    • AI Exposure: Low

      This role has a low level of AI exposure. Core skills such as adaptability, social intelligence, and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.

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  • This role has a low level of AI exposure. Core skills such as adaptability, social intelligence, and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
      • NSW
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

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Fixed Plant Operator careers

A Fixed Plant Operator runs and monitors stationary machinery in industries like mining and manufacturing, ensuring safe and efficient performance.

They are essential to smooth operations, requiring mechanical skills, attention to detail, and teamwork to meet production and safety standards.