National Occupational Classification, TEER 3
NOC 93100: Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing
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. Below are the main duties, all 67 job titles it covers, what it means for Express Entry and what it pays in each province.
Updated
- Official NOC 2021 data
- Job Bank wages
What is NOC 93100?
NOC 93100 is the code for central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include blast furnace operator, central control caster, central control room operator - primary metal processing and chief flotation operator. It is a TEER 3 occupation (usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of less than 2 years, or more than 6 months of on-the-job training), so it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $44.50 an hour.
- NOC code
- 93100
- TEER
- 3: College diploma, apprenticeship under 2 years or 6+ months of training
- Broad category
- Occupations in manufacturing and utilities
- Express Entry
- Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $44.50 an hour
Job titles under NOC 93100
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.
Main job 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
All 67 job titles in the NOC index
alloy control operator - zinc casting, bar mill finisher - primary metal processing, billet mill roller - primary metal processing, blast furnace operator, blast furnaceman/woman, blooming mill roller, breakdown mill operator, central control caster, central control caster - primary metal processing, central control operator - cement manufacturing, central control room operator - primary metal and mineral products processing, central control room operator - primary metal processing, chief flotation operator, chief operator - zinc pressure leach, coke plant by-products operator, cold mill operator - primary metal processing, concentrator control room operator, console operator - cement manufacturing, continuous casting machine operator - primary metal processing, continuous casting operator - primary metal processing, control room furnace operator - smelter, control room operator - primary metal processing, copper melter, copper refinery operator, crucible furnace operator, crusher control room operator, cupola furnace operator - primary metal processing, dross furnace operator, electric arc furnace operator - primary metal processing, electric furnace operator - primary metal and mineral products processing, electrolytic refinery process operator, furnace operator - primary metal and mineral products processing, head charger, heater - primary metal processing, hot mill roller - primary metal processing, induction furnace operator - mineral and metal processing, ion exchange operator, lead-refining furnace operator, melter - primary metal processing, metal heater - primary metal processing, metal heater operator, metal melter, metal roaster - primary metal processing, metal smelter, molybdenum roaster operator, nuclear fuel processor, open-flame furnace operator - primary metal processing, ore roaster, oxygen furnace operator - primary metal processing, panel board operator - primary metal and mineral products processing, pelletizing control operator, perlite expander control panel operator - mineral products processing, process operator - primary metal and mineral products processing, process operator - zinc pressure leach, purity control operator - zinc leaching, refinery process operator - primary metal processing, reverberatory furnace operator - primary metal processing, roaster operator - primary metal processing, rolling mill control operator, rolling mill control operator - primary metal processing, slabbing mill roller - primary metal processing, slurry controller - primary metal processing, smelting furnace operator - primary metal processing, steel heater operator, steel-degasser process operator, vacuum furnace operator - primary metal processing, vacuum-degasser process operator - primary metal processing.
Main duties of NOC 93100
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.
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.
Additional information
- 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.
Is NOC 93100 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes for the programs that need skilled work: TEER 3 is in the TEER 0 to 3 range IRCC accepts.
| Program or draw | NOC 93100 |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Canadian Experience Class | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program | A listed skilled trade |
| Occupation category draws (2026) | Not on any occupation list |
| French-language proficiency (category draw) | Open to any occupation with NCLC 7 in French |
Read how TEER categories work and the full list of NOC codes in each 2026 category draw. Category draws also need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same amount part-time) in one listed occupation within the past 3 years.
How much does NOC 93100 pay?
Job Bank wages for this occupation, per hour. Low and high are, in most cases, the 10th and 90th percentiles, so 8 in 10 workers earn somewhere between them.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $32.00 | $44.50 | $53.83 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $27.00 | $42.83 | $70.00 |
| Quebec | $29.49 | $41.81 | $55.92 |
| Ontario | $19.20 | $43.00 | $48.73 |
| Manitoba | $22.95 | $31.29 | $38.01 |
| Saskatchewan | $31.86 | $50.17 | $73.08 |
| Alberta | $34.17 | $50.85 | $70.28 |
| British Columbia | $38.00 | $45.00 | $56.00 |
Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2023-2024 (Labour Force Survey). Wages for job offers in LMIA and provincial programs are compared with these figures, so check the current numbers on Job Bank before you rely on them.
Using NOC 93100 duties on your resume
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Where this information comes from
Occupation codes, titles and descriptions are adapted from Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Wages come from Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Express Entry rules come from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): the program pages for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the category-based selection page as modified on June 22, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for a blast furnace operator?
NOC 93100, Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing, a TEER 3 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 93100?
TEER 3. Usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of less than 2 years, or more than 6 months of on-the-job training. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 93100 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes. As a TEER 3 occupation it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class, and it is also a listed Federal Skilled Trades occupation. You still have to meet every other requirement, and your duties must match the NOC description.
Is NOC 93100 in an Express Entry category-based draw?
No. It is not on any 2026 occupation list. The French-language proficiency category is open to any occupation if you reach NCLC 7 in French. See every category.
How much does NOC 93100 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $44.50 an hour, with most wages between $32.00 and $53.83. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 93100 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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