Inspectors and testers, mineral and metal processing
Inspectors and testers in mineral and metal processing inspect, grade, sample or test raw materials and products from mineral ore and metal processing operations.
Moderate
Market Demand
TEER 4
Skill Level
QC, SK, AB
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Inspect mineral ore, metal, cement, glass, clay or concrete products at various stages of processing to ensure adherence to specifications
- Grade and label raw materials or finished products according to size, thickness, composition or other classification standards
- Take samples of products during or after processing operation for routine analysis or for subsequent laboratory analysis
- Test product for strength, density, durability and conformance to specifications
- Advise supervisor or central control operator and process machine operators of problems and product deficiencies
- Complete inspection and test reports.
Qualifications
- checkCompletion of secondary school is usually required.
- checkExperience as a machine or process operator in mineral and metal processing is usually required.
Market Outlook by Province
Quebec
The employment outlook will be Moderate for inspectors and testers, mineral and metal processing (NOC 94104) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about inspectors and testers, mineral and metal processing in Quebec: Approximately 750 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Inspectors and testers, mineral and metal processing mainly work in the following sectors: Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 30%Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 15%Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 9%Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 8%Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 6% 70% of inspectors and testers, mineral and metal processing work all year, while 30% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 76% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 24% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 14% compared to 12% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 26% compared to 19% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 27% compared to 19% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 24% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
Moderate
Outlook
Saskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Moderate for inspectors and testers, mineral and metal processing (NOC 94104) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.Here are some key facts about inspectors and testers, mineral and metal processing in Saskatchewan: Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Inspectors and testers, mineral and metal processing mainly work in the following sectors: Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 69%Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 31% 83% of inspectors and testers, mineral and metal processing work all year, while 17% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: less than 5% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: 50% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 17% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a bachelor's degree: n/a university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 17% compared to 7% for all occupations
Moderate
Outlook
Alberta
The employment outlook will be Limited for inspectors and testers, mineral and metal processing (NOC 94104) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about inspectors and testers, mineral and metal processing in Alberta: Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Inspectors and testers, mineral and metal processing mainly work in the following sectors: Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 22%Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 20%Construction (NAICS 23): 16%Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 15%Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 8% 56% of inspectors and testers, mineral and metal processing work all year, while 44% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 38 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 88% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 12% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: 36% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 17% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 15% compared to 19% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 26% compared to 21% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Limited
Outlook
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Immigration Pathways
TEER 4 occupations typically require a high school diploma and on-the-job training. Not eligible for Express Entry but may qualify through provincial programs.
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Operation and Control
to ensure machinery and equipment used operate correctly and produce accurate results
Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
to evaluate the operation of machines used to process minerals and metals and ensure they operate according to specifications
Pattern Identification
to recognize anomalies or irregularities within materials and to detect patterns indicating deviation from standards
Perceptual Speed
to quickly assess materials and products for quality, size, composition and deviations from specifications
Attention to Detail
to ensure accuracy in inspecting, grading and testing materials and products as even minor deviations from specifications can impact quality, safety and compliance
Knowledge in Manufacturing, Processing and Production
to recognize defects, inconsistencies and deviations from standards in both raw materials and finished products
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