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Inspectors and Testers, Mineral and Metal Processing  (NOC 9415)
Lanaudière Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Inspectors and testers in this unit group inspect, grade, sample or test raw materials and products from mineral ore and metal processing operations. 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, cement processing plants, clay, glass and stone processing plants and foundries.

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Inspectors and testers perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Inspect mineral ore, metal, cement, glass, clay or concrete products at various stages of processing to ensure adherence to specifications
  • Grade and label raw materials or finished products according to size, thickness, composition or other classification standards
  • Take samples of products during or after processing operation for routine analysis or for subsequent laboratory analysis
  • Test product for strength, density, durability and conformity to specification
  • Advise supervisor or process and machine operators of problems and product deficiencies
  • Complete inspection and test reports.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Berthierville, Joliette, L'Épiphanie, Saint-Gabriel, Saint-Lin-Laurentides, Terrebonne, Domaine-Asselin, Domaine-Ouellet, Lavaltrie, Saint-Antoine-de-Lavaltrie

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Outlook & Prospects for Inspectors and Testers, Mineral and Metal Processing in Lanaudière Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Inspectors and Testers, Mineral and Metal Processing in Lanaudière Region as well as in the rest of the Québec.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Lanaudière Region <Not assigned> 2012-11-26

Compared to other occupations, this is a relatively small occupational group in the local area with few and infrequent job opportunities.

Local Labour Market News

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