NOC 9416 — Metalworking and forging machine operators
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Skill level: C
Light metalworking machine operators operate metalworking machines which shape and form sheet or other light metal into parts or products. Heavy metalworking machine operators operate metalworking machines which shape and form steel or other heavy metal into parts or products. Forging machine operators operate forging machines to form and shape metal into various shapes and sizes and impart desired strength, hardness or other characteristics. Light metalworking machine operators are employed by sheet metal products manufacturing companies, sheet metal shops and other light metal products manufacturing establishments. Heavy metalworking machine operators are employed by structural steel fabrication, boiler and platework manufacturing companies, heavy machinery manufacturing companies and in the shipbuilding industry. Forging machine operators are employed primarily in the fabricated metal products, machinery and transportation equipment manufacturing industries.
Job examples:
— acetylene torch operator – metal fabrication
— air hammer operator – metal forging
— aluminum sheet cutter – ductwork
— aluminum sheet cutter – metal fabrication
— aluminum sheet trimmer – ductwork
— angle shear operator – metal fabrication
— arc cutter – metal fabrication
Occupational responsibilities
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Data on annual wage
Number of employed people: ***
Average annual wage: $44546
Number of job openings on Job Bank: ***
| Province | Employment prospects | Min. hourly rate | Average | Max. |
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| Alberta | *** | $*** | $*** | $35.00 |
| Saskatchewan | Good | $*** | $*** | $*** |
| Manitoba | *** | $*** | $*** | $*** |
| Ontario | *** | $*** | $*** | $27.40 |
| Quebec | *** | $*** | $*** | $*** |
| New Brunswick | Moderate | $*** | $*** | $*** |
| Nova Scotia | *** | $*** | $*** | $42.00 |
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We have found a demand for this occupation (NOC 9416)! There are 38 immigration programs/information sessions in our database that are accepting or have accepted applicants with this occupation.
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Immigration Programs (suitable for NOC 9416)
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Immigration Programs Requiring a Job Offer (suitable for NOC 9416)
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Immigration Programs with Past Work Experience in Canada (suitable for NOC 9416)
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Immigration Programs Requiring Graduation from an Educational Institution in Canada (suitable for NOC 9416)
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| ***c E*** | Quebec |
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Comprehensive information about this profession is available only to users with Premium Access.
With Premium Access you get:
- A list of relevant immigration programs with links to their descriptions
- Detailed information about salaries and the profession's demand in various regions of Canada
- Data on licensing requirements and regulatory authorities
- Contacts of Canadian employers who have hired foreign workers