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94107.00 – Machine operators of other metal products

Machine operators of other metal products operate one or more automatic or multi-purpose machines to produce a variety of metal parts and products, such as wire mesh, nails, bolts and chains.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Bolt machine operator
  • Bullet maker
  • Can-forming machine operator
  • Chain-making machine operator
  • Metal cable maker operator
  • Nail making machine tender
  • Spring machine operator
  • Wire screen maker
  • Wire weaver

Core competencies

  • Operation and Control to safely operate machinery while maintaining product standards, optimizing production and adapting to varying production requirements
  • Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment to ensure machines are running smoothly, to detect and address issues promptly, to maintain product quality, to maximize efficiency and to prevent costly breakdowns or safety hazards
  • Reaction Time to quickly identify and address any machine malfunctions or product defects, ensure smooth operation and maintain product quality
  • Control of Settings to adjust controls or mount gears, cams or templates in machines to set feed rates and cutting speeds, depths and angles
  • Attention to Detail to maintain precise execution across tasks such as operating machinery, assembling components and inspecting products
  • Knowledge in Manufacturing, Processing and Production to understand the production process, optimize machine settings, maintain product quality, troubleshoot issues, ensure safety and improve efficiency

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Operate or tend automatic or multi-purpose machines including wire looms to produce metal parts and metal products such as wire screening, fencing, tinware, metal baskets, racks, hooks, metal tubing and similar articles
  • Fit and assemble components using hand and power tools
  • Clean, polish, file or otherwise finish products
  • Check products for quality and other specifications
  • May clean and lubricate machinery.

Additional information

  • There is some mobility among machine operators in this unit group.
  • Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Machining tool operators (94106)
  • Metalworking and forging machine operators (94105)
  • Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing (92023)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities

TEER

4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training

Major group

94 – Machine operators, assemblers and inspectors in processing, manufacturing and printing

Sub-major group

941 – Processing and manufacturing machine operators and related production workers

Minor group

9410 – Machine operators and related workers in mineral and metal products processing and manufacturing

Unit group

94107 – Machine operators of other metal products

Occupational profile

94107.00 – Machine operators of other metal products

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