Supervisors, mineral and metal processing

Example job titles

• blast furnace foreman/woman
• brick and tile foreman/woman
• cement processing supervisor
• coremaking foreman/woman - foundry
• die casting supervisor
• glass cutters supervisor
• lead refining foreman/woman
• lime preparation foreman/woman
• melting and roasting department supervisor
• ore milling supervisor
• roll shop operations coach - steel mill
• steel mill shift coordinator

Main duties

• This group performs some or all of the following duties:
• Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of workers engaged in the following duties: operating single or multi-function mineral and metal processing machinery and equipment; operating mouldmaking and coremaking machines or manually make moulds and cores; operating glass process control, forming and finishing machines; operating concrete, clay and stone forming and finishing machines; and operating cement process control machines and equipment
• Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other departments
• Requisition materials and supplies
• Resolve work problems and recommend work measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
• Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
• Prepare production and other reports
• May set up machines and equipment.

Employment requirements

• Completion of secondary school is usually required.
• Post-secondary education in metallurgy, sciences or a related field may be required for some occupations in this unit group.
• Several years of experience in metal manufacturing or mineral/metal processing environment are usually required.

Approved positions by year

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