How to become a machine operator of other metal products
Official title: Machine operators of other metal products
Also called: Metal nut maker, Metal pin maker, Metal nut former, Metal tack maker, Metal cable maker, Can machine setter, Metal sponge maker, Wire loom operator, Machine chain maker, Bolt header operator, Can machine operator, Machine chain tester
Other metal products machine operators operate one or more automatic or multi-purpose machines to produce a variety of metal parts and products, such as wire mesh, nails, bolts and chains. They are employed by a wide variety of metal products manufacturing companies.
Main tasks
- Operate or tend automatic or multi-purpose machines including wire looms to produce metal parts and metal products such as wire screening, fencing, tinware, metal baskets, racks, hooks, metal tubing and similar articles
- Fit and assemble components using hand and power tools
- Clean, polish, file or otherwise finish products
- Check products for quality and other specifications
- May clean and lubricate machinery
How to become one
Some secondary school education is usually required. On-the-job training is provided. Experience as a labourer in the same company may be required.
Pay · Outlook
- Median pay: $44,168 a year The middle half earn $39,000 to $54,093.
- About 38,100 people worked in this job in 2023, and about 41,100 are projected by 2033. (+7.9%)
- Projected labour market to 2033: balance.
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Questions people ask
How do I become a machine operator of other metal products?
Some secondary school education is usually required. On-the-job training is provided. Experience as a labourer in the same company may be required.
How much does a machine operator of other metal products earn in Canada?
Median full-time pay is $44,168 a year (Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank)). The middle half earn $39,000 to $54,093.
Is a machine operator of other metal products a growing career in Canada?
Yes. Employment is projected to grow 8% by 2033, from about 38,100 to about 41,100 people (Employment and Social Development Canada).
Do you need a degree to become a machine operator of other metal products?
Usually not. Only 8% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Sources
- Statistics Canada: Census 2021: employment by occupation, gender and education (98-10-0449) (2021 Census), Statistics Canada Open Licence, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Statistics Canada: National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 (Version 1.0), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Employment and Social Development Canada: Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) (2024 to 2033), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank): Wages by occupation (2025 (revised 2025-11-19)), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
Updated 2026-10-03