What is another word for gold refinery operator?
Pronunciation: [ɡˈə͡ʊld ɹɪfˈa͡ɪnəɹˌɪ ˈɒpəɹˌe͡ɪtə] (IPA) 
A gold refinery operator is an individual responsible for operating a refinery facility to extract gold from its raw form. Synonyms for this occupation may include gold refiner, gold smelter, or gold processor. A gold refiner is someone who refines gold to purify it, while a gold smelter is an individual who melts gold materials for purification. Gold processors may be involved in separating gold from other metals or refining gold after it has been extracted from ore. Other related synonyms could include gold assayer, gold metallurgist, or gold chemist, all of whom may be involved in testing, analyzing or processing gold in some manner.
