94110

Chemical plant machine operators

TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of training

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

Classification

Manufacturing & utilities

9 › 94 › 941 › 9411

Definition

Chemical plant machine operators monitor and operate units and machinery to blend, mix, process and package a wide range of specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, cleaning and toiletry products. They are primarily employed in chemical, cleaning compound, ink and adhesive industries, but may also be employed by chemical processing departments in other industries.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Monitor meters, gauges and electronic instrumentation on one or more chemical processing or formulation units, such as mixers, kettles, blenders, dryers, tabletting, encapsulation, granulation and coating machines
Measure, weigh and load chemical ingredients following formulation cards
Start up, shut down, troubleshoot and clean equipment
Adjust processing machines and equipment
Monitor reaction processes and transfers of products in conformance with safety procedures
Take samples and perform routine chemical and physical tests of products
Record production data
May operate equipment from a control room or from control consoles located near the production units.

Example job titles

•batch mixer - chemical processing
•blender operator - chemical processing
•capsule machine operator - chemical processing
•evaporator operator - chemical processing
•formulations blender operator - chemical processing
•glue blender - chemical processing
•granulator machine operator - chemical processing
•mixer - chemical processing

Overview

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, "Chemical plant machine operators" are classified under NOC code 94110. This TEER 4 occupation encompasses individuals who monitor and operate machinery and equipment used to process, mix, blend, distill, or filter chemical ingredients in the manufacturing of various chemical products. Common job titles within this classification include chemical process operator, blender, and granulator operator in chemical processing.

Main duties under NOC 94110 include adjusting and monitoring processing equipment, regulating the flow of chemical ingredients, taking samples for quality control, and maintaining production logs. Employment requirements typically include the completion of secondary school, along with on-the-job training. Some employers may require previous experience as a helper or laborer within the chemical processing sector.

As a TEER 4 occupation, foreign nationals working as chemical plant machine operators may qualify for Canadian permanent residency through specific Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) or provincial streams targeting manufacturing and intermediate-skilled workers. Candidates must ensure they meet the specific language, education, and work experience criteria outlined by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult a regulated Canadian immigration professional or the official IRCC website for certified legal counsel.

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