93100

Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing

TEER 3 — College diploma, shorter apprenticeship or 6+ months training

Express Entry skill level: Yes
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Manufacturing & utilities

9 › 93 › 931 › 9310

Definition

Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing, operate and monitor multi-function process control machinery and equipment to control the processing of mineral ores, metals or cement. 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 and cement processing plants.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Co-ordinate and monitor the operation of a particular aspect of mineral ore, metal and cement processing production through control panels, computer terminals or other control systems, usually from a central control room
Operate multi-function central process control machinery to grind, separate, filter, melt, roast, treat, refine or otherwise process mineral ores
Observe computer printouts, video monitors and gauges to verify specified processing conditions and to make necessary adjustments
Co-ordinate and supervise production crew such as machine and process operators, tenders, assistants and helpers
Start up and shut down the production system in cases of emergency or as required by schedule
Provide or organize training for members of production crew
Maintain shift log of production and other data and prepare production and other reports.

Example job titles

•blast furnace operator
•central control caster
•central control room operator - primary metal processing
•chief flotation operator
•console operator - cement manufacturing
•pelletizing control operator
•roaster operator - primary metal processing
•rolling mill control operator

Overview

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, "Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing" are classified under NOC code 93100. This occupation falls under TEER Category 3, making skilled workers in this field eligible for various Canadian economic immigration pathways, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) managed under the Express Entry system. Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) also frequently target experienced operators to address regional labor market shortages in Canada's robust natural resources and manufacturing sectors.

Professionals in this occupation are employed in mineral processing plants, metal refineries, alumina plants, primary steel mills, non-ferrous metal industries, and foundries. Their primary duties include operating multi-function central control panels or computerized control systems to regulate the processing of mineral ores and metals, monitoring safety parameters, and coordinating the activities of other processing workers. To qualify under NOC 93100 for immigration purposes, applicants typically require a high school diploma, several years of experience as a machine operator in mineral or metal processing, and occasionally formal on-the-job training or industry-specific certifications.

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Please refer to official Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) guidelines and the ESDC NOC database for official verification before proceeding with any immigration application.

Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.

Commonly confused codes

94100Machine operators, mineral and metal processing

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.