Machining tool operators
Labour and technical skills
NOC 94106
Filmed in 
Penticton
A machine operator gives Brian a tour of his shop where he transforms raw steel plates into finished products. He takes care to be precise and accurate to ensure quality. He says “when you have pride in your work, it makes work enjoyable.”

What to know

Annual Earnings
$52,140
Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities
High School Diploma
Job Openings
(2024-2034)
120

Top Skills

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Here, you will find the 10 most relevant workplace skills. Some are more important to achieving success in a certain career than others. These skills may come naturally to you or you may need to gain them through education, training and experience.

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Operations Monitoring

Watching gauges, dials or other indicators to make sure that a machine is working properly.

Operation and Control

Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Quality Control Analysis

Conducting tests and inspections of products, services or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Monitoring

Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

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Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

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Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

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Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Judgment and Decision Making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Troubleshooting

Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Complex Problem Solving

Being able to solve novel, ill-defined problems in complex, real-world settings.

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