Occupational Profiles

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
 

• Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of workers engaged in the following duties:
  operating single or multi-function mineral and metal processing machinery and equipment; operating mouldmaking and coremaking machines or manually make moulds and cores; operating glass process control, forming and finishing machines; operating concrete, clay and stone forming and finishing machines; and operating cement process control machines and equipment
• Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other departments
• Requisition materials and supplies
• Resolve work problems and recommend work measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
• Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
• Prepare production and other reports
• May set up machines and equipment.

• Completion of secondary school is usually required.
• Post-secondary education in metallurgy, sciences or a related field may be required for some occupations in this unit group.
• Several years of experience in metal manufacturing or mineral/metal processing environment are usually required.