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Central Control and Process Operators, Mineral and Metal Processing  (NOC 9231)
Yorkton--Melville Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing, operate and monitor multi-function process control machinery and equipment to control the processing of mineral ores, metals or cement. 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.

blast furnace operator, central control caster, central control room operator, chief flotation operator, console operator – cement manufacturing, pelletizing control operator, roaster operator, rolling mill control operator.

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Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing, perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Co-ordinate and monitor the operation of a particular aspect of mineral ore, metal and cement processing production through control panels, computer terminals or other control systems, usually from a central control room
  • Operate multi-function central process control machinery to grind, separate, filter, melt, roast, treat, refine or otherwise process mineral ores
  • Observe computer printouts, video monitors and gauges to verify specified processing conditions and to make necessary adjustments
  • Co-ordinate and supervise production crew such as machine and process operators, tenders, assistants and helpers
  • Start up and shut down the production system in cases of emergency or as required by schedule
  • Provide or organize training for members of production crew
  • Maintain shift log of production and other data and prepare production and other reports.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Melville, Yorkton, Canora, Esterhazy, Foam Lake, Grenfell, Kamsack, Kipling, Langenburg, Moosomin, Preeceville, Wadena, Wynyard

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Wages for Central Control and Process Operators, Mineral and Metal Processing in Yorkton--Melville Region

Wages depend on job requirements and work conditions. They also vary between regions, for reasons such as location, labour agreements, and the availability of workers. The wages below are estimated before taxes.

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Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC | Wage Methodology ]
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