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.

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.

J11 - Central Control and Process Operators in Manufacturing and Processing

Occupations in this minor group are primarily concerned with process operations in metals, petroleum, chemicals, and pulp and paper.

J12 - Machine Operators and Related Workers in Metal and Mineral Products Processing

Occupations in this minor group are primarily concerned with operating machines in the processing of minerals and metals; making moulds and casting metals; glassmaking; stone, clay and concrete products making; and inspecting and grading work associated with all these products.

J13 - Machine Operators and Related Workers in Chemical, Plastic and Rubber Processing

Occupations in this minor group are primarily concerned with operating machines in processing chemicals, plastics, and rubber and in water treatment plants.

J14 - Machine Operators and Related Workers in Pulp and Paper Production and Wood Processing

Occupations in this minor group are primarily concerned with operating machines to produce lumber, plywood and particle board; pulp, paper and converted paper products; and inspecting and grading work associated with lumber.

J15 - Machine Operators and Related Workers in Textile Processing

Occupations in this minor group are primarily concerned with operating machines to process and spin textile fibres; weave, knit, dye and finish cloth and textile products; and inspecting and grading work associated with these processes.

J16 - Machine Operators and Related Workers in Fabric, Fur and Leather Products Manufacturing

Occupations in this minor group are primarily concerned with operating sewing machines and cutting pieces of material for furnishings and apparel; processing hides and pelts; and inspecting and grading fabric, fur and leather products.

J17 - Machine Operators and Related Workers in Food, Beverage and Tobacco Processing

Occupations in this minor group are primarily concerned with operating machines to process food, beverages and tobacco; and inspecting and grading work associated with these products.

J18 - Printing Machine Operators and Related Occupations

Occupations in this minor group are primarily concerned with preparing printing plates or cylinders for printing presses; setting-up and operating printing machines, and book-binding and film processing equipment.

J19 - Machining, Metalworking, Woodworking and Related Machine Operators

Occupations in this minor group are primarily concerned with operating machines to turn, stamp, mould or forge metal products; and turn, plane, route, drill or otherwise work wood.