Job description Machine Operator - Mineral And Metal Processing in Alberta

Find out what work is like for a machine operator - mineral and metal processing in Canada. This work description is applicable to all Machine operators, mineral and metal processing (NOC 94100).

Machine operators, mineral and metal processing

Description

Machine operators in mineral and metal processing 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.

Work week duration

Machine operators, mineral and metal processing usually work between 35 to 40 hours per week.
Between 35 to 40 hours

Job duties

Here are some of the main activities and tasks that Machine operators, mineral and metal processing have to perform, and some of the physical demands they involve:

  • 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.

Physical demands Help - Physical Demands

  • Handling material manually
  • Standing
  • Making repetitive motions
  • Bending or twisting the body
  • Walking and running

Workplaces and employers

Here are the typical workplaces where Machine operators, mineral and metal processing are employed and some of their main characteristics:

  • Aluminum plants
  • Copper, lead and zinc refineries
  • Uranium processing plants
  • Cement manufacturing plants
  • Steel mills
  • Precious metal refineries

Work environment Help - Physical Work Environment

  • Standard safety equipment
  • Dangerous chemical substances
  • Hazardous conditions
  • Hazardous equipment, machinery, tools
  • Sound and noise
  • Extreme temperatures
  • Skin injury

Physical proximity from others Help - Physical proximity from others

  • Somewhat close (e.g. share office)

Related job titles

Here are some other related job titles that are found in the same occupational category (NOC 94100), and a list of similar occupations:

  • 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

Sources Occupational and Skills Information System & National Occupational Classification

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