Overview
Inspectors and testers in mineral and metal processing inspect, grade, sample or test raw materials and products from mineral ore and metal processing operations. They are employed in mineral ore and metal processing plants such as copper, lead and zinc refineries, uranium processing plants, steel mills, aluminum plants, precious metal refineries, cement processing plants, clay, glass and stone processing plants and foundries.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Inspect mineral ore, metal, cement, glass, clay or concrete products at various stages of processing to ensure adherence to specifications
Grade and label raw materials or finished products according to size, thickness, composition or other classification standards
Take samples of products during or after processing operation for routine analysis or for subsequent laboratory analysis
Test product for strength, density, durability and conformance to specifications
Advise supervisor or central control operator and process machine operators of problems and product deficiencies
Complete inspection and test reports.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
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$59,600
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Job openings
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British Columbia
26expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
Completion of secondary school is usually required.
Experience as a machine or process operator in mineral and metal processing is usually required.
Certification requirements
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
No post-secondary education required
No post-secondary education required. You can work in this career without post-secondary education. Some on the job training may be provided. With additional training or experience, you may be able to progress into higher level, supervisory or management positions.