National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0

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National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0
Introduction
Hierarchical structure

9 - Occupations in manufacturing and utilities

This broad category comprises middle management occupations in manufacturing and utilities, as well as occupations concerned with supervisory, production and labouring in manufacturing, processing and utilities.

94 - Machine operators, assemblers and inspectors in processing, manufacturing and printing

This major group comprises machine operators, assemblers and inspectors in processing, manufacturing and printing. These occupations come with Training, Education, Experience and Responsibility (TEER) identified as TEER 4. Occupations classified in TEER 4, as those included in this group with a 4 as the second digit of their code, typically require completion of secondary school; or several weeks of on-the-job training with some secondary school education; or experience in a related occupation from TEER 5, when applicable (TEER 5 includes occupations with a 5 as a second digit in their code).

941 - Processing and manufacturing machine operators and related production workers

This sub-major group comprises processing and manufacturing machine operators and related production workers, including machine operators and related workers in mineral and metal products processing and manufacturing; machine operators and related workers in chemical, plastic and rubber processing; machine operators and related workers in pulp and paper production and wood processing and manufacturing; machine operators and related workers in textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing; machine operators and related workers in food, beverage and associated products processing; and printing equipment operators and related occupations.

9410 - Machine operators and related workers in mineral and metal products processing and manufacturing

This minor group comprises machine operators and related workers in mineral and metal products processing and manufacturing, including machine operators, mineral and metal processing; foundry workers; glass forming and finishing machine operators and glass cutters; concrete, clay and stone forming operators; inspectors and testers, mineral and metal processing; metalworking and forging machine operators; machining tool operators; and machine operators of other metal products. They are employed by mineral ore and metal processing plants and cement processing plants; metal foundries and foundry departments of metal products manufacturing companies; glass and glass products manufacturing companies; concrete, clay and stone products manufacturing companies; sheet metal products manufacturing companies, sheet metal shops and other light metal products manufacturing establishments; structural steel fabrication, boiler and platework manufacturing companies and heavy machinery manufacturing companies; metal products and other manufacturing companies and machine shops; and in the shipbuilding, fabricated metal products, machinery and transportation equipment manufacturing industries.

94104 - Inspectors and testers, mineral and metal processing

Inspectors and testers in mineral and metal processing inspect, grade, sample or test raw materials and products from mineral ore and metal processing operations. 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, cement processing plants, clay, glass and stone processing plants and foundries.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • asbestos grader
    • brick and tile inspector
    • castings tester - primary metal and mineral products processing
    • clay products grader
    • core tester - foundry
    • fibreglass tester
    • glass quality control inspector
    • heat treating inspector - metal processing
    • metal processing inspector
    • mineral sampler - mineral products processing
    • molten metal sampler - primary metal processing
    • salvage glass inspector
    • sheet steel inspector - primary metal processing
    • steel tester - primary metal processing

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • Assayer - mineralogy (See 22101 Geological and mineral technologists and technicians)
    • Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing (See 93100 Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing)
    • Chemical technologists and technicians (See 22100 Chemical technologists and technicians)
    • Machine operators, mineral and metal processing (See 94100 Machine operators, mineral and metal processing)
    • Metallurgical control analyst (See 22101 Geological and mineral technologists and technicians)
    • Non-destructive testers and inspectors (See 22230 Non-destructive testers and inspectors)
    • Supervisors, mineral and metal processing (See 92010 Supervisors, mineral and metal processing)

  • Main duties

    This group performs some or all of the following duties:

    • Inspect mineral ore, metal, cement, glass, clay or concrete products at various stages of processing to ensure adherence to specifications
    • Grade and label raw materials or finished products according to size, thickness, composition or other classification standards
    • Take samples of products during or after processing operation for routine analysis or for subsequent laboratory analysis
    • Test product for strength, density, durability and conformance to specifications
    • Advise supervisor or central control operator and process machine operators of problems and product deficiencies
    • Complete inspection and test reports.

  • Employment requirements

    • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
    • Experience as a machine or process operator in mineral and metal processing is usually required.
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