NOC 94110 — Chemical plant machine operators

TEER 4 · Labour (on-the-job training) · Not eligible for Express Entry (CEC/FSWP)

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

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.

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