Overview
Contractors and supervisors in machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations supervise and coordinate the activities of workers classified in the following unit groups: Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors (72100), Tool and die makers (72101), Sheet metal workers (72102), Boilermakers (72103), Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters (72104), Ironworkers (72105), Welders and related machine operators (72106) and Machining tool operators (94106). They are employed by structural, platework and related metal products fabrication, manufacturing and erecting companies and machine shops. Contractors may be self-employed.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
May manage the operations of their own companies
May also supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of related apprentices, machine operators, helpers and labourers
Small businesses' contractors may execute tasks within their trade area of expertise, which is generally not the case for supervisors or contractors associated with a medium or large business.
Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of workers who shape, form and join metal parts or products to specified dimensions, machine metal into parts, products, tools and dies or moulds with precise measurements and erect light and heavy metal products and structures
Establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other departments
Requisition materials and supplies
Resolve work problems and recommend work measures to improve productivity
Train or arrange for training of workers
Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
Ensure standards for safe working conditions are observed
Prepare production and other reports
Set up machines and equipment and write programs for computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$62,568
$83,424
$104,280
Job openings
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British Columbia
296expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
Completion of secondary school is usually required.
Several years of experience as a qualified machinist or tool and die maker are required.
Journeyman/woman trade certification in machining, tool and die making or in another related metalworking trade is required.
Certification requirements
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
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