Central Control and Process Operators in Mineral and Metal Processing
(NOC 9231)
in All Manufacturing and UtilitiesThese workers use and monitor process control machinery and equipment to control the processing of mineral ores, metals or cement. They work for mineral ore and metal processing plants like copper, lead and zinc refineries, uranium processing plants, steel mills, aluminum plants, precious metal refineries and cement processing plants.
Job Outlook
Undetermined
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Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
Hourly Pay
N/A
MinimumN/A
MedianN/A
MaximumAnnual Pay
N/A
Minimum$46,087
MedianN/A
MaximumCompared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
Hourly Pay
$14.00
Minimum$20.80
Median$33.00
MaximumAnnual Pay
$6,056
Minimum$30,111
Median$70,518
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
These workers use and monitor process control machinery and equipment to control the processing of mineral ores, metals or cement. They work for mineral ore and metal processing plants like copper, lead and zinc refineries, uranium processing plants, steel mills, aluminum plants, precious metal refineries and cement processing plants.
Job duties
Central control and process operators:
- 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.
- Use multi-function central process control machinery to grind, separate, filter, melt, roast, treat, refine or otherwise process mineral ores.
- Monitor computer printouts, video monitors and gauges to verify processing conditions and to make necessary adjustments.
- Coordinate and supervise production crew like 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.
Sample job titles
- blast furnace operator
- central control caster
- central control room operator
- chief flotation operator
- console operator
- pelletizing control operator
- roaster operator
- rolling mill control operator
Skills
- You should be responsible and alert. Mechanical ability and strong computer skills are important. You must be able to work as part of a team.
Job requirements
- High school is required.
- A college diploma may be required for some positions in this group.
- On-the-job training is provided.
- Several years of experience as a machine or process operator, usually in the same company or production department, are required.
Other considerations
- There is little movement 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 move to supervisory positions in mineral and metal processing.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
North Shore
N/ACape Breton
N/AHalifax
N/AAnnapolis Valley
N/ACompared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Manufacturing
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
What is the age of Employment?
45-54
Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
45-54
55-64
35-44
25-34
15-24
Top levels of education
High school
N/ATrade Certification
N/ACollege Diploma
N/ACompared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
High school
$28,505 median annual incomeLess than high school
$19,224 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$38,781 median annual incomeTrade Certification
$43,975 median annual incomeBachelor
$39,715 median annual incomeEducation & training
High School Diploma or Equivalent
High School ProgramAdults without a high school diploma can contact the Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning (NSSAL) for tuition-free programming across the province. NSSAL oversees adult education programs in Nova Scotia. NSSAL partners with the Nova Scotia Community College, Adult High Schools, Université Sainte-Anne, and community-based learning organizations to deliver programs. NSSAL offers clear, accessible pathways from adult basic education to a high school credential or GED.
Institutions providing this program
Various, NS
Various, NS
Various, NS
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