Roof Bolters, Mining

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Bolter, Roof Bolter, Roof Bolter Operator, Underground Roof Bolter

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What they do:
Operate machinery to install roof support bolts in underground mine.
On the job, you would:
  • Drill bolt holes into roofs at specified distances from ribs or adjacent bolts.
  • Pull down loose rock that cannot be supported.
  • Position bolting machines, and insert drill bits into chucks.

Knowledge

Manufactured or Agricultural Goods

  • manufacture and distribution of products

Education and Training

  • teaching and course design

Engineering and Technology

  • mechanical

Safety and Government

  • public safety and security

Skills

Basic Skills

  • thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
  • keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements

Problem Solving

  • noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Abilities

Controlled Movement

  • quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat
  • use your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down

Hand and Finger Use

  • keep your arm or hand steady
  • hold or move items with your hands

Attention

  • pay attention to something without being distracted
  • do two or more things at the same time

Endurance

  • exercise for a long time without getting out of breath

Personality

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

They do well at jobs that need:

  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Cooperation
  • Concern for Others
  • Integrity
  • Self Control

Technology

You might use software like this on the job:

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

  • Caterpillar Cat MineStar System

Industrial control software

  • Caterpillar Command

Education

Education: (rated 2 of 5)
high school diploma/GED or
no high school diploma/GED
usually needed

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Job Outlook

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