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

Physical demands

Physical demands are the physical activities that the job requires the worker to do. Physical demands are selected according to the likeliness that workers will have to perform them for at least half of the time they spend at work.

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)

Work environment

The work environment refers to the physical setting in which people work. The characteristics and conditions of the work environment are selected according to the likeliness that workers will be exposed to them at least once a week.

Physical proximity from others

Physical proximity from others refers to the physical distance between individuals in the workplace. The likeliness that the job requires to perform tasks while being physically close to other people is rated on a scale with 3 levels: "Somewhat close", "Close" and "Very close".

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Similar occupations Help - Similar occupations

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Sources Occupational and Skills Information System & National Occupational Classification

Labour Market Information Survey
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