Summary Shaper Set-up Operator in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region

Find key facts and figures about working as a shaper set-up operator. The following information is applicable to all Machining tool operators (NOC 94106).

Description

Machining tool operators set up and operate or tend metal-cutting machines designed for repetitive machining work. They are employed by metal products and other manufacturing companies and in machine shops. This unit group also includes workers who etch or chemically mill metal pieces.

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Requirements

High school or specific training

This occupation usually requires a secondary school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training.

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Wages

$25.00/hour

Median wage in British Columbia

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Prospects

Moderate

The job prospects are fair in British Columbia

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Jobs

9 jobs

advertised in British Columbia

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Competencies

  • Preventative Maintenance
  • Operation and Control
  • Instructing
  • Quality Control Testing
  • Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment

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