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Foundry furnace operators

OaSIS code 94101.03

Foundry furnace operators run furnaces to melt and cast metals in foundries.

Overview

Also known as

  • Furnace operator - foundry
  • Melter - foundry

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Foundry furnace operators
  • Operate furnaces used to melt metals for moulding and casting.

Additional information

  • There is some mobility between workers in this unit group.
  • Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Labourers in mineral and metal processing (95100)

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

94101 – Foundry workers

Occupational profile

94101.03 – Foundry furnace operators

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
3 - Moderate Level
Electronic Maintenance
3 - Moderate Level
Getting Information
3 - Moderate Level
Handling and Moving Objects
3 - Moderate Level
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
3 - Moderate Level

Work Context

Structural Job Characteristics

Structured versus Unstructured Work
Degree of freedom to determine tasks and priorities
2 - Low amount of freedom
Work Week Duration
Worked hours in a typical week
2 - Between 35 to 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
3 - Once a week or more but not every day
Duration
3 - About half the time
Work with Work Group or Team
Importance
2 - Somewhat important
Frequency
2 - Once a month or more but not every week

Workplaces/employers

  • Foundry departments of metal products manufacturing companies
  • Metal foundries

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
Glare Tolerance
5 - Highest Level
Auditory Attention
4 - High Level
Control of Settings
4 - High Level
Rate Control
4 - High Level
Reaction Time
4 - High Level

Skills

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

Personal Attributes

Importance
Adaptability
2 - Somewhat important
Analytical Thinking
2 - Somewhat important
Attention to Detail
2 - Somewhat important
Collaboration
2 - Somewhat important
Independence
2 - Somewhat important