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Machine Operators, Mineral and Metal Processing  (NOC 9411)
Kingston - Pembroke Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Workers in this unit group operate single-function machines or machinery that is part of a larger production process to process mineral ore and metal products. 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.

aluminum classifier, asbestos dryer, billet heater, brick and tile crusher operator, cement miller, extrusion press operator, foil-winding machine operator, furnace charger, 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.

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Machine operators, mineral and metal processing, perform some or all of the following duties:
  • 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 machine and verify specified processing conditions
  • Make adjustments to machinery as required
  • Record production information and complete reports
  • May assist with machinery maintenance or repair.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Kingston, Belleville, Pembroke, Arnprior, Deep River, Deseronto, Petawawa, Renfrew, Trenton, Frankford

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Wages for Machine Operators, Mineral and Metal Processing in Kingston - Pembroke 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.

Wage Estimates

Table of wage levels for your chosen occupation in your region as well as in the rest of the province or territory.
Location Wage ($/hr) Note
Low Median High
Ontario 12.50 20.31 28.85 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Hamilton--Niagara Peninsula Region 12.50 20.31 28.85 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Kingston - Pembroke Region N/A N/A N/A Note

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.
Kitchener--Waterloo--Barrie Region 12.50 20.31 28.85 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
London Region 12.50 20.31 28.85 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Muskoka-Kawarthas Region N/A N/A N/A Note

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.
Northeast Region N/A N/A N/A Note

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.
Northwest Region N/A N/A N/A Note

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.
Ottawa Region 14.37 19.50 27.51 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Stratford--Bruce Peninsula Region 12.50 20.31 28.85 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Toronto Region 12.50 20.31 28.85 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Windsor-Sarnia Region N/A N/A N/A Note

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 ]

Ontario Job Futures

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Please consult the Kingston - Pembroke Region and Canada tabs for more useful information related to wages.