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NOC 2021 · 93100 · TEER 3

NOC 93100: Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing

NOC 93100 is a TEER 3 occupation. It counts as skilled work for Express Entry under FSW, CEC and FST. It is not on any 2026 category list, so candidates compete in general and program rounds.

Verified against official sources on 2026-10-01
3
TEER level
FSW · CEC · FST
Express Entry programs that accept it
0
2026 Express Entry categories
67
Official job titles under this code

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Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing, operate and monitor multi-function process control machinery and equipment to control the processing of mineral ores, metals or cement. They are employed in mineral ore and metal processing plants such as copper, lead and zinc refineries, uranium processing plants, steel mills, aluminum plants, precious metal refineries and cement processing plants.

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Job titles filed under this code

Official example titles

  • blast furnace operator
  • central control caster
  • central control room operator - primary metal processing
  • chief flotation operator
  • console operator - cement manufacturing
  • pelletizing control operator
  • roaster operator - primary metal processing
  • rolling mill control operator

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Close occupations that have their own code

  • Casting machine operator - foundry → 94101 Foundry workers
  • Foundry furnace operator → 94101 Foundry workers
  • Machine operators, mineral and metal processing → 94100
  • Supervisors, mineral and metal processing → 92010

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Co-ordinate and monitor the operation of a particular aspect of mineral ore, metal and cement processing production through control panels, computer terminals or other control systems, usually from a central control room
  • Operate multi-function central process control machinery to grind, separate, filter, melt, roast, treat, refine or otherwise process mineral ores
  • Observe computer printouts, video monitors and gauges to verify specified processing conditions and to make necessary adjustments
  • Co-ordinate and supervise production crew such as machine and process operators, tenders, assistants and helpers
  • Start up and shut down the production system in cases of emergency or as required by schedule
  • Provide or organize training for members of production crew
  • Maintain shift log of production and other data and prepare production and other reports.

What this code means for Express Entry

FSWAccepted

TEER 0–3 work counts toward the Federal Skilled Worker Program.

CECAccepted

One year of this work in Canada can qualify for the Canadian Experience Class.

FSTAccepted

This code is in a trade group the Federal Skilled Trades Program accepts.

This code is not on any 2026 category list. Candidates compete in general rounds and in program rounds such as Canadian Experience Class rounds. See recent rounds →

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Employment requirements

  • Completion of secondary school is required.
  • A college diploma may be required for some positions in this group.
  • On-the-job training is provided.
  • Several years of experience as a machine or process operator, usually in the same company or production department, are required.

Good to know

  • There is little mobility among the various types of central control and process operators within the mineral and metal processing industry.
  • With experience, central control and process operators may progress to supervisory positions in mineral and metal processing.

Codes in the same group

NOCOccupationTEER
93101Central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing3
93102Pulping, papermaking and coating control operators3

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