Concrete, Clay and Stone Forming Operators
(NOC 9414)
in All Manufacturing and UtilitiesConcrete, clay and stone forming operators cast and finish concrete products, operate machines to shape, mould, press and bake clay products, and operate machines to form, cut and finish stone products. They work for concrete, clay and stone products manufacturing companies.
Job Outlook
Undetermined
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Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
This is not a large occupation in Nova Scotia so job opportunities may not be that frequent. With a moderate percent of workers being 55 years of age and older, retirements are expected to contribute somewhat to employment opportunities over the coming years. Concrete, Clay, and Stone Forming Operators most commonly work full-time hours.
The median employment income for 55% of Concrete, Clay, and Stone Forming Operators who worked full-time, year-round in 2015 was $49,023. Across all occupations in Nova Scotia, 59% of those who worked full-time year round had a median employment income of $43,600.
(Source: 2016 Census)
Hourly Pay
$14.50
Minimum$20.00
Median$28.00
MaximumAnnual Pay
N/A
Minimum$38,929
MedianN/A
MaximumCompared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
Hourly Pay
$13.00
Minimum$23.91
Median$35.04
MaximumAnnual Pay
$6,056
Minimum$30,111
Median$70,518
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Concrete, clay and stone forming operators cast and finish concrete products, operate machines to shape, mould, press and bake clay products, and operate machines to form, cut and finish stone products. They work for concrete, clay and stone products manufacturing companies.
Job duties
Concrete products forming and finishing workers:
- Build clay models and moulds by hand and with hand tools for use in casting concrete products.
- Build and repair wooden forms used to mould concrete products.
- Position reinforcing rods or wire mesh in moulds and fill moulds with concrete from suspended pouring buckets.
- Start vibrating tables to settle concrete, or tamp concrete using electric vibrator.
- Remove castings from mould with crane or forklift, and finish surfaces of castings using screed or trowel.
- Cut cured concrete pipe sections with saw or chisel, and cement sections together to form odd, shaped fittings.
Concrete products machine operators:
- Set up, adjust, and use machines to mix, drill, grind and cut concrete to specifications in the manufacture of concrete products.
- Check products for quality control, repair flaws, adjust machines, and complete minor maintenance.
- Move products using forklift, crane, or hydraulic hoist.
- Record manufacturing information like quantity, size and type of goods produced.
Clay products forming and finishing machine operators:
- Set up and use automatic machines that mix ingredients, extrude tempered clay mixture and cut extruded clay into sections to make products like bricks, drain tiles and porcelain insulators.
- Use mechanical or hydraulic ram and hot-presses to form pottery and porcelain.
- Prepare and mix slip and fill moulds with slip to form pottery and porcelain ware like jugs, cups, sinks and toilet bowls.
- Operate kiln to bake clay products to specified hardness.
Stone forming and finishing workers:
- Use blade or wire saws to cut blocks of stone to specified dimensions.
- Use machines to grind and polish surfaces of stone blocks, slabs or other stone products to specific shape or design and to produce smooth finish.
- Use sandblasting equipment to cut inscriptions or decorative designs in stone monuments.
- Finish stone products with spray paint and by mounting plaques or installing concrete bases.
- Use stone-dressing lathe to sharpen and dress grindstones that grind logs into pulp.
- Use machine to drill holes in blocks or slabs of stone according to specifications.
Sample job titles
- asbestos shingle presser
- brick presser operator
- clay press operator
- clay products moulder
- concrete block maker
- finisher
- granite cutter
- marble cutter
- press concrete moulder
- precast concrete slab maker
- stone driller
- stone planner
- stonework moulder
Skills
You should be responsible, alert, and in good physical health. Coordination, agility, and a mechanical ability are important. You must be accurate and pay attention to detail. You must also be able to take direction and carry out instructions given by a supervisor.
Job requirements
- High school may be necessary.
- On-the-job training is provided.
- Experience as a helper or labourer in concrete, clay or stone products manufacturing may be required.
- Mould makers in this unit group who build and repair wooden forms may require some carpentry or woodworking experience.
Other considerations
Shiftwork is common in these jobs. Movement is possible between workers within each of the concrete, clay and stone manufacturing sectors, but there is little or no movement between these manufacturing sectors. Movement to supervisor positions is possible with experience.
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?
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Compared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Manufacturing
Construction
What is the age of Employment?
25-34
35-44
55-64
45-54
65+
Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
45-54
55-64
35-44
25-34
15-24
Top levels of education
Less than high school
N/AHigh school
N/ACollege certificate or diploma
N/ATrades certificate
N/ABachelor's degree
N/ACompared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
High school
$28,505 median annual incomeLess than high school
$19,224 median annual incomeCollege certificate or diploma
$38,781 median annual incomeTrades certificate
$43,975 median annual incomeBachelor's degree
$39,715 median annual incomeEducation & training
Adult high school/secondary diploma programs
This program is typically offered at the high school level.The Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning (NSSAL) administers, coordinates, and supports the development and delivery of adult education programs through learning partners in Nova Scotia. Our learning partners include the Nova Scotia Community College, Adult High Schools, Université Sainte-Anne, and community-based learning organizations that offer tuition-free programming across the province. NSSAL offers clear, accessible pathways from adult basic education to a high school credential or GED, empowering Nova Scotians to achieve their learning and employment goals.
Institutions providing this program
Siège Social: 1695, Route 1
Pointe-de-l'Église, NS B0W 1M0
(902) 769-2114
PO Box 220
Halifax, NS B3J 2M4
(866) 679-6722
Various, NS
Various, NS
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