Metalworking Machine Operators
Job description
These individuals shape sheet metal or steel parts to create metal shapes. They work for:
- Sheet metal shops
- Shipyards
- Manufacturers of sheet metal or light metal products
- Structural, boiler, and sheet steel manufacturers
- Heavy machinery manufacturers
- Metal products manufacturers
- Machinery and transportation equipment manufacturers
Environment
- Controlled ambient temperature
- Equipment, machinery, tools
- Odours
- Hazardous workplaces
- Noise
- Falling objects
Main tasks
Light and Heavy Metalworking Machine Operators
- Prepare, adjust, and operate machinery or equipment.
- Weld, bolt, screw, or rivet metal parts.
- Check the conformity of the products (shape, dimensions, etc.).
- Investigate the cause of problems and carry out minor repairs.
- Select and transport the material to the workplace.
- Document the work completed, as required.
- Construct and erect, as required, platforms or scaffolding according to the work to be done.
- Clean and lubricate machinery and replace defective parts, as required.
Forming Machine Operators
- Set the ovens to the desired temperature.
- Place the parts in the oven and remove them when the colour of the metal indicates that it has reached the desired temperature.
- Operate presses or other hot or cold forging machines to shape or form metal.
- Place and adjust dies on the anvil of forming machines, as required.
Advancement and mobility
- Experience leads to senior or supervisory positions.
Hourly wage
The hourly wage is calculated by averaging wages from 2019 to 2021.- Minimum
- $15.00
- Median
- $20.50
- Maximum
- $27.50
Job prospects for 2022-2026
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Job prospects for 2022-2026
Job prospects
All of Québec
Very good
All of Québec
Non available
Total jobs for 2021
All of Québec
3,000
All of Québec
na
Gender distribution
All of Québec
Not available.
- 10.7% Female
- 89.3% Male
Not available.
- 10.7% Female
- 89.3% Male
Job types
All of Québec
Not available.
- Full time
- Part time
Not available.
- Full time
- Part time
Yearly wage on 2015
All of Québec
$41,000
All of Québec
Other characteristics
All of Québec
- Non traditional for women
- None
All of Québec
- Non traditional for women
- None
Sectors of activity
All of Québec
Not available.
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NAICS 33241% of jobs
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NAICS 33113% of jobs
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NAICS 3337% of jobs
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NAICS 417% of jobs
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NAICS 336 [excluding 3364]5% of jobs
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Others27% of jobs
All of Québec
Not available.
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NAICS 33241% of jobs
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NAICS 33113% of jobs
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NAICS 3337% of jobs
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NAICS 417% of jobs
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NAICS 336 [excluding 3364]5% of jobs
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Others27% of jobs