Other Metal Products and Machine Operators
(NOC 9418)
in All Manufacturing and UtilitiesOther metal products machine operators use one or more automatic or multi-purpose machines to produce metal parts and products like wire mesh, nails, bolts and chains. They work for metal products manufacturing companies.
Job Outlook
Undetermined
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Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
Hourly Pay
$15.65
Minimum$20.44
Median$26.90
MaximumAnnual Pay
N/A
Minimum$35,528
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
Other metal products machine operators use one or more automatic or multi-purpose machines to produce metal parts and products like wire mesh, nails, bolts and chains. They work for metal products manufacturing companies.
Job duties
Other metal products and machine operators:
- Use or tend automatic or multi-purpose machines including wire looms to produce products like wire screening, fencing, tinware, metal baskets, racks, hooks, metal tubing and similar items.
- Fit and put together components using hand and power tools.
- Clean, polish, file and finish products.
- Check products for quality.
- May clean and lubricate machinery.
Sample 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
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 labourer in the same company may be required.
Other considerations
- Shiftwork is common in these jobs. There is some movement among machine operators in this group. 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?
Southern
$45,642 median annual incomeHalifax
N/AAnnapolis Valley
N/ANorth Shore
N/ACompared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Health care and social assistance
What is the age of Employment?
45-54
35-44
15-24
55-64
25-34
65+
Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
45-54
55-64
35-44
25-34
15-24
Top levels of education
High school
$35,543 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
N/ALess than high school
N/ATrade Certification
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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