National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 Version 1.0

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National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 Version 1.0
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9411 - Machine operators, mineral and metal processing

Workers in this unit group operate machinery to process mineral ore and metal. They are employed in mineral ore and metal processing plants such as copper, lead and zinc refineries, uranium processing plants, steel mills, aluminum plants, precious metal refineries and cement processing plants.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • aluminum classifier
    • asbestos dryer
    • billet heater
    • brick and tile crusher operator
    • cement miller
    • extrusion press operator
    • foil-winding machine operator
    • ladle pourer
    • lead refiner
    • lime kiln operator
    • mica sheet laminator
    • quenching car operator
    • scrap metal shredder
    • sintering machine operator
    • slurry equipment operator
    • steel roller
    • uranium classifier operator
    • zinc cell operator

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  • Exclusion(s)

    • Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing (See 9231 Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing)
    • Concrete, clay and stone forming operators (See 9414 Concrete, clay and stone forming operators)
    • Foundry workers (See 9412 Foundry workers)
    • Glass forming and finishing machine operators and glass cutters (See 9413 Glass forming and finishing machine operators and glass cutters)
    • Inspectors and testers, mineral and metal processing (See 9415 Inspectors and testers, mineral and metal processing)
    • Labourers in mineral and metal processing (See 9611 Labourers in mineral and metal processing)
    • Supervisors, mineral and metal processing (See 9211 Supervisors, mineral and metal processing)

  • Main duties

    Machine operators, mineral and metal processing, perform some or all of the following duties:

    • Set up, prepare and adjust mineral ore, metal and cement processing machinery to carry out one step in the overall mineral ore or metal processing operation
    • Operate single-function machinery to grind, separate, filter, mix, treat, cast, roll, refine or otherwise process mineral ores
    • Observe gauges, meters, computer printouts, video monitors and products to ensure correct operation of machinery and verify processing conditions
    • Make adjustments to machinery as required
    • Record production information and complete reports
    • May assist with machinery maintenance or repair.

  • Employment requirements

    • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
    • On-the-job training is provided.
    • Experience as a labourer in mineral and metal processing is usually required for machine operators.

  • Additional information

    • There is little mobility among the various types of machine operators within the mineral and metal processing industry.
    • With experience, machine operators may progress to central control and process operators in mineral and metal processing.
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