Roof Bolters, Mining
O*NET Code: 47-5043.00
Education Level
Zone 2 - Some Prep
High school + some training
Description
Operate machinery to install roof support bolts in underground mine.
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💼 Also Known As
Bolt Machine OperatorBolt ManBolterBolting InspectorBolting Machine OperatorMinerPlace Change Roof BolterRoof BolterRoof Bolter OperatorRoof Bolting Coal MinerTruss AssemblerUnderground Bolting Machine OperatorUnderground MinerUnderground Roof Bolter
⚡ Skills (14)
Operation and Control4/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Monitoring3/100
Operations Monitoring3/100
Troubleshooting3/100
Active Listening3/100
Equipment Maintenance3/100
Speaking3/100
Coordination3/100
Complex Problem Solving3/100
+ 4 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (2)
0Caterpillar Cat MineStar System
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Caterpillar Command
Industrial control software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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📊 Skills Comparison
Roof Bolters, Mining → Carpenters
Transition Difficulty: Easy (75% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (9)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Active Listening
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Critical Thinking
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Coordination
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Speaking
Current: 3Target: 3
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Quality Control Analysis
Current: 3Target: 3
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 3
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 3
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Time Management
Current: 3Target: 3
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