Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 1991

J - Occupations Unique to Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities

Occupations in this broad occupational category are primarily concerned with supervisory and production work in manufacturing, processing and utilities.

J0 - Supervisors in Manufacturing

Occupations in this major group are primarily concerned with supervising workers engaged in processing metals, petroleum, chemicals, rubber and plastics, food and beverages, forest products and textiles. They are also concerned with workers engaged in assembly and fabrication of transportation equipment, machinery, electronic equipment; electrical products; furniture and fixtures; fabric, fur and leather products; and other products requiring assembly or fabrication.

J1 - Machine Operators in Manufacturing

Occupations in this major group are primarily concerned with operating machines to process metals, petroleum, chemicals, rubber and plastics, food and beverages, forest products and textiles.

J2 - Assemblers in Manufacturing

Occupations in this major group are primarily concerned with assembling and fabricating transportation equipment; machinery; electronic equipment; electrical products; furniture and fixtures; fabric, fur and leather products; and other products requiring assembly or fabrication. Also included are occupations primarily concerned with industrial painting, furniture finishing and refinishing and metal coating and plating.

J3 - Labourers in Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities

Occupations in this major group are primarily concerned with performing manual tasks and assisting machine operators in manufacturing and utilities.