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The National Occupational Classification(NOC) is Canada's national system for describing occupations. You can search the NOC to find where an occupation is classified or to learn about its main duties, educational requirements, or other useful information.

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94100 - Machine Operators, Mineral and Metal Processing

Broad Occupation Category

9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities.

TEER

4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training.

Major group

94 – Machine operators, assemblers, and inspectors in processing, manufacturing, and printing.

Sub-major group

941 – Processing and manufacturing machine operators and related production workers.

Minor group

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

Machine Operators, Mineral and Metal Processing are in high demand throughout Canada’s manufacturing sector. The demand for skilled workers under this TEER has been rapidly expanding post the pandemic, and this trend is expected to continue over the coming years. Many job opportunities will be available for Machine Operators, Mineral and Metal Processing in Canada.

The high demand for skilled workers in this field has also resulted in competitive salaries and excellent benefits for Machine Operators, Mineral and Metal Processing that can range from $40,600 to $88,504 per year, depending on experience, location, and specialization, but they tend to be higher than average in this industry.

Machine Operators, Mineral and Metal Processing Jobs in Canada also offer many opportunities for career advancement in popular employment areas including private practice, hospitals, clinics, community health centers, rehabilitation centers, the optical industry, government, and universities. Apprentices are also included in this unit group. Professionals have numerous opportunities to expand their skills and take on new challenges as Machine Operators, Mineral and Metal Processing in Canada.

Machine Operators, Mineral and Metal Processing in Canada can avail of a wide range of benefits, from strong job security to high compensation, a supportive work environment, a direct Canada PR for Machine Operators, Mineral and Metal Processing pathway, and free healthcare. Canada is known for its welcoming and diverse culture, making it a great place for individuals under this TEER to live and work.

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Main Duties

This group performs 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 the 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.

Salary Prospects

Community/Area	Low ($/hour)	Median ($/hour)	High ($/hour)
Canada	21.10	32.00	46.00
Alberta	20.02	38.33	58.36
British Columbia	26.79	38.06	45.67
Manitoba	23.00	27.75	35.76
New Brunswick	N/A	N/A	N/A
Newfoundland and Labrador	25.54	37.12	46.22
Northwest Territories	N/A	N/A	N/A
Nova Scotia	18.81	23.90	29.83
Nunavut	N/A	N/A	N/A
Ontario	21.00	26.75	35.00
Prince Edward Island	N/A	N/A	N/A
Quebec	22.00	37.96	47.50
Saskatchewan	N/A	N/A	N/A
Yukon Territory	N/A	N/A	N/A

Job Openings - TEER 94100

Over the period 2022-2031, new job openings for Machine Operators, Mineral and Metal Processing are expected to total 30,600, while 25,600 new job seekers are expected to be available to fill them. Immigrants learning how to get Machine Operator, Mineral and Metal Processing Jobs in Canada from India can find it relatively easier to land a job under TEER 94100.

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