Machine Operators - Mineral and Metal Processing

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Operate machinery to process mineral ore and metal.

Outlook

Fair

Wage

Low: $15.70
Median: $26.00
High: $31.00

Training

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  • On-the-job training is provided.
  • Experience as a labourer in mineral and metal processing is usually required for machine operators.

Places of Employment

Mineral ore and metal processing plants such as copper, lead and zinc refineries, uranium processing plants, steel mills, aluminum plants, precious metal refineries and cement processing plants.

Regulated

No