What You'll Do

  • Drill bolt holes into roofs at specified distances from ribs or adjacent bolts.
  • Force bolts into holes, using hydraulic mechanisms of self-propelled bolting machines.
  • Remove drill bits from chucks after drilling holes, and insert bolts into chucks.
  • Position safety jacks to support underground mine roofs until bolts can be installed.
  • Position bolting machines, and insert drill bits into chucks.
  • Rotate chucks to turn bolts and open expansion heads against rock formations.
  • Tighten ends of anchored truss bolts, using turnbuckles.
  • Pull down loose rock that cannot be supported.
  • Perform safety checks on equipment before operating.
  • Perform tests to determine if methane gas is present.

Essential Skills

Operation and Control 3.62/5
Critical Thinking 3.38/5
Monitoring 3.25/5
Operations Monitoring 3.25/5
Troubleshooting 3.25/5
Active Listening 3.12/5
Equipment Maintenance 3.12/5
Speaking 3.0/5
Coordination 3.0/5
Complex Problem Solving 3.0/5
Repairing 3.0/5
Quality Control Analysis 3.0/5

Career Fit Overview

Use this summary to sense whether the day to day rhythm and focus of this path line up with what energizes you.

Top passions

  • Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.
  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.
  • Analyst: Investigating problems and finding patterns keeps you engaged.

Common styles

Dependability, Cautiousness, Attention to Detail, Stress Tolerance, Perseverance

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Control Precision 4.12/5
Arm-Hand Steadiness 4.0/5
Manual Dexterity 3.88/5
Extent Flexibility 3.88/5
Problem Sensitivity 3.75/5
Multilimb Coordination 3.75/5
Reaction Time 3.75/5
Near Vision 3.75/5

Technologies & Tools

Caterpillar Cat MineStar System Caterpillar Command

Work Environment & Strengths

Common Strengths for This Career

  • Dependability (High importance: 4.77/5)
  • Cautiousness (High importance: 4.59/5)
  • Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.48/5)
  • Stress Tolerance (High importance: 4.4/5)
  • Perseverance (High importance: 4.18/5)

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How to Become One

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful but is usually not required. Training is often provided on the job.

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Also Known As

This career is known by many different job titles across industries. Here are all the variations:

Bolt Machine Operator Bolt Man Bolter Bolting Inspector Bolting Machine Operator Miner Place Change Roof Bolter Roof Bolter Roof Bolter Operator Roof Bolting Coal Miner Truss Assembler Underground Bolting Machine Operator Underground Miner Underground Roof Bolter