Overview
Other metal products machine operators operate one or more automatic or multi-purpose machines to produce a variety of metal parts and products, such as wire mesh, nails, bolts and chains. They are employed by a wide variety of metal products manufacturing companies.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Operate or tend automatic or multi-purpose machines including wire looms to produce metal parts and metal products such as wire screening, fencing, tinware, metal baskets, racks, hooks, metal tubing and similar articles
Fit and assemble components using hand and power tools
Clean, polish, file or otherwise finish products
Check products for quality and other specifications
May clean and lubricate machinery.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$38,584
$52,140
$72,996
Job openings
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British Columbia
15expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
Some secondary school education is usually required.
On-the-job training is provided.
Experience as a labourer in the same company may be required.
Additional information
There is some mobility among machine operators in this unit group.
Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
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.