mine foreman
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mine foreman
A supervisor in mining who is responsible for a specific area of a mine and the miners working there. The Steiger has a role similar to a master craftsman or foreman in other skilled trades.
Der Steiger kontrollierte die Sicherheitsvorkehrungen, bevor die Bergleute in den Stollen einfuhren.
The mine foreman checked the safety precautions before the miners went down into the tunnel.
The name 'Steiger' (mine foreman) is derived from the verb 'steigen' (to climb). It originally referred to the person who climbed down into the mine and back up again in order to supervise the work.
Früher musste ein Steiger täglich viele Leitern im Bergwerk steigen.
In the past, a mine foreman had to climb many ladders in the mine every day.
The word 'Steiger' (mine foreman) is a technical term from mining. Outside this industry or regions with a mining tradition, it is rarely used.
Im Ruhrgebiet kennt fast jeder die Bedeutung des Wortes Steiger.
In the Ruhr region, almost everyone knows the meaning of the word Steiger.
The Steiger is a central figure in German mining and is sung about in the famous 'Steigerlied' (miners' song). This song is considered an anthem of miners.
Zum Abschied sangen die Bergleute traditionell das Steigerlied.
As a farewell, the miners traditionally sang the Steigerlied.
master / champion
Meister and Steiger can both refer to skilled professionals responsible for work in a company. Meister refers to a person who has passed the master craftsman's examination in a trade. Steiger, by contrast, is the mining-specific term for a supervisor responsible for a section of a mine and the people working there.
Unter Tage beaufsichtigt der Steiger seinen Grubenbereich und die dort arbeitenden Bergleute.
Underground, the mine foreman supervises his section of the mine and the miners working there.
Nach bestandener Meisterprüfung bildet der Meister in seiner Werkstatt zwei Lehrlinge aus.
After passing the master craftsman's examination, the master craftsman trains two apprentices in his workshop.
