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Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing

OaSIS code 93100.00

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.

Overview

Also known as

  • Blast furnace operator
  • Central control caster
  • Central control room operator - primary metal processing
  • Chief flotation operator
  • Console operator - cement manufacturing
  • Pelletizing control operator
  • Roaster operator - primary metal processing
  • Rolling mill control operator

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Coordinate 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
  • Coordinate 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.

Additional information

  • There is little mobility among the various types of central control and process operators within the mineral and metal processing industry.
  • With experience, central control and process operators may progress to supervisory positions in mineral and metal processing.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Casting machine operator - foundry (in 94101.02 Metal casters)
  • Foundry furnace operator (in 94101.03 Foundry furnace operators)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities

TEER

3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training

Major group

93 – Central control and process operators and aircraft assembly assemblers and inspectors

Sub-major group

931 – Central control and process operators in processing and manufacturing

Minor group

9310 – Central control and process operators in processing and manufacturing

Unit group

93100 – Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing

Occupational profile

93100.00 – Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing

Work characteristics

Work characteristics gathers the various components describing the work environment of each occupation, such as employers, work activities, and the work context. Each category displays up to 10 descriptors in descending order based, firstly, on their attributed ratings by the level of complexity (for Work Activities) or other measurement dimensions (for Work Context), and secondly, in alphabetical order. The whole list of descriptors and their ratings can be expanded at the bottom of each page.

Work Activities

Proficiency or complexity level
Controlling Machines and Processes
4 - High Level
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
4 - High Level
Performing General Physical Activities
4 - High Level
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
3 - Moderate Level
Electronic Maintenance
3 - Moderate Level

Work Context

Structural Job Characteristics

Structured versus Unstructured Work
Degree of freedom to determine tasks and priorities
3 - Moderate amount of freedom
Work Week Duration
Worked hours in a typical week
3 - More than 40 hours

Physical Work Environment

Physical Proximity
Physical distance from others
3 - Somewhat close (e.g. share office)

Physical Demands

Sitting
Duration
2 - Less than half the time
Standing
Duration
4 - More than half the time
Bending or Twisting the Body
Duration
3 - About half the time

Interpersonal Relations

Contact with Others
Frequency
4 - Every day, a few times per day
Duration
4 - More than half the time
Work with Work Group or Team
Importance
3 - Important
Frequency
3 - Once a week or more but not every day

Workplaces/employers

  • Aluminum plants
  • Cement manufacturing plants
  • Copper, lead and zinc refineries
  • Precious metal refineries
  • Steel mills
  • Uranium processing plants

Skills and abilities

This section displays the various competencies required for an occupation. Each category displays up to 10 descriptors in descending order based, firstly, on their attributed ratings by the level of proficiency (for Skills and Abilities) or importance (for Personal Attributes) and secondly, in alphabetical order. The whole list of descriptors and their ratings can be expanded at the bottom of each page.

Abilities

Proficiency or complexity level
Control of Settings
4 - High Level
Depth Perception
4 - High Level
Multi-Limb Coordination
4 - High Level
Multi-Signal Response
4 - High Level
Rate Control
4 - High Level

Skills

Proficiency or complexity level
Operation and Control
5 - Highest Level
Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
5 - Highest Level
Preventative Maintenance
3 - Moderate Level
Quality Control Testing
3 - Moderate Level
Repairing
3 - Moderate Level

Personal Attributes

Importance
Analytical Thinking
4 - Highly important
Collaboration
4 - Highly important
Independence
4 - Highly important
Stress Tolerance
4 - Highly important
Adaptability
3 - Important