| Supervisors, Machinists and Related Occupations (7211) |
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Job titles
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| automotive machine shop foreman/woman |
| machine shop foreman/woman |
| machine shop inspectors foreman/woman |
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Nature of work
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| Supervisors in this unit group supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers classified in the following unit groups: Machinists and Machining and Tooling Inspectors (7231), Tool and Die Makers (7232) and Machining Tool Operators (9511). They are employed by metal products manufacturing companies and machine shops. |
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Fields of interest
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| Making or building things, constructing, doing repairs, and performing installations |
| Managing, organizing, administrating |
| Working in transportation and maintenance |
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Main duties
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| Supervisors in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties: |
| - Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of workers who machine metal into parts, products, tools and dies or moulds with precise dimensions |
| - Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate 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 hiring and promotions |
| - Ensure standards for safe working conditions are observed |
| - Prepare production and other reports |
| - May set up machines and equipment and write programs for computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools |
| - May also supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of related apprentices, helpers and labourers. |
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Main characteristics of the occupation
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| * Interests |
| * Physical activities |
| * Aptitudes |
| * Environmental conditions |
| * Data, people, things |
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Supervisors, Machinists and Related Occupations (7211)
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Employment requirements
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| * Completion of secondary school is usually required. |
| * Several years of experience as a qualified machinist or tool and die maker are required. |
| * Trade certification in machining or tool and die making is required. |
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Skill type
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| Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations |
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Skill level
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| Technical |
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