94110 - Chemical Plant Machine Operators

Chemical Plant Machine Operators 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 Chemical Plant Machine Operators in Canada.

The high demand for skilled workers in this field has also resulted in competitive salaries and excellent benefits for Chemical Plant Machine Operators that can range from $31,800 to $67,400 per year, depending on experience, location, and specialization, but they tend to be higher than average in this industry.

Chemical Plant Machine Operators Jobs in Canada also offer many opportunities for career advancement in popular employment areas including chemical, cleaning compound, ink and adhesive industries, but may also be employed by chemical processing departments in other industries. Apprentices are also included in this unit group. Professionals have numerous opportunities to expand their skills and take on new challenges as Chemical Plant Machine Operators in Canada.

Chemical Plant Machine Operators 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 Chemical Plant Machine Operators 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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Example Titles

• Batch Mixer - Chemical Processing
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• Formulations Blender Operator - Chemical Processing
• Glue Blender - Chemical Processing
• Granulator Machine Operator - Chemical Processing
• Mixer - Chemical Processing
• Screener - Chemical Processing
• Soap Maker

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

• Monitor meters, gauges, and electronic instrumentation on one or more chemical processing or formulation units, such as mixers, kettles, blenders, dryers, tableting, encapsulation, granulation, and coating machines.
• Measure, weigh, and load chemical ingredients following formulation cards.
• Start up, shut down, troubleshoot, and clean equipment.
• Adjust processing machines and equipment.
• Monitor reaction processes and transfers of products in conformance with safety procedures.
• Take samples and perform routine chemical and physical tests of products.
• Record production data.
• May operate equipment from a control room or from control consoles located near the production units.

Employment Requirements

• Certification in the transportation of dangerous goods (TDG), forklift operator certification, first aid, firefighting, workplace hazardous materials information system (WHMIS), and other health and safety training may be required for some occupations in this unit group.
• Completion of additional training may be required for some operators working in pharmaceutical, explosives, and agricultural chemicals or in specialty chemical plants.
• Completion of several weeks of on-the-job training or informal/formal company training is usually required.
• Completion of secondary school is usually required.
• Previous experience in chemical products processing as an assistant, labourer, or helper may be required for some occupations in this unit group.

Salary Prospects

Job Openings - TEER 94110

Over the period 2022-2031, new job openings for Chemical Plant Machine Operators are expected to total 20,700, while 18,300 new job seekers are expected to be available to fill them. Immigrants learning how to get Chemical Plant Machine Operator Jobs in Canada from India can find it relatively easier to land a job under TEER 94110.