Occupations in the manufacturing sector by postsecondary destination

Manufacturing industries have the largest share of employment in the goods-producing sector in Ontario, producing a variety of consumer and industrial products that are key to Ontario’s wealth. The manufacturing sector accounts for one-fifth of all economic activity in the province, and about 70% of the sector’s products are exported to other provinces and countries. In 2004, manufacturing employed over one million people in the province. Projections to 2009 indicate that manufacturing will contribute 19% to new job creation in Ontario. (Source: Automotive Parts Manufacturing Association [APMA])

To assist with the classification and job description of the many career opportunities that exist within this and other industries, the National Occupation Codes (NOC’s) have been developed and are the authoritative source for occupational information in Canada.

Specifically, the National Occupational Classification (NOC) is a number that Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC) has assigned to a particular occupation. The NOC system identifies the following careers in the manufacturing sector and the 4 digit number in brackets after each career identifies its NOC code. Entering this number in ‘Quick Search’ on the NOC website (http://www23.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/2001/e/generic/ welcome.shtml) provides occupational information related to that career.

• Millwright-Industrial (7311)
• Precision Machinist (7231)
• Tool and Die Maker (7232)
• Mould Maker (7231)
• Die Designer (2232)
• Welder (7265)
• Welder Fitter (7265)
• Electrician (7212)
• Electrician,Plant Maintenance (7242)
• Industrial Instrument Mechanic (2243)
• Roll Grinder/Turner (9511)
• Precision Metal Fabricator (7263)
• Tool & Cutter Grinder (9511)

• Photonics Technologist and Technician
• Electronics Engineering Technologist and Technician (2241)
• Instrumentation and Control Technologist and Technician (2243)
• Design and Drafting Technologist (2253)
• Mechanical Engineering Technologist (2232)
• Technical Sales Specialist (6221)
• Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Technologist and Technician (2233)
• Drafting Technologist and Technician (2253)
• Stationary Engineer (7351)
• Manufacturing Technician/Technologist (2233)
• Chemical Production Engineering Technologist (2211)
• Inventory Analyst (1215)
• Buyer (1225)
• Production and Quality Control Technologist (2233)
• Materials Supervisor (Material Control Manager – 0114)

• Mechanical Engineer (2132)
• Electrical Engineer (2133)
• Industrial and Manufacturing Engineer (2141)
• Chemical Engineer (2134)
• Metallurgical Engineer (2142)
• Engineer,Computer Integrated Manufacturing (2141)

• Machine Operator,Metal Machining (9511)
• Foundry Worker (9412)
• Labourer,Material Handling (7452)
• Motor Vehicle Assembler (9482)
• Solderer (9515)
• Inventory Clerk (1474)

For more information on an occupation, go to the Ontario Skills Passport website (http://skills.edu.gov.on.ca), click on the ‘Occupations and Tasks’ in the navigation bar, select ‘Sorted by NOC’, and click on the ‘Sample Workplace Tasks’ checkmark (√) to view a description, a skills overview, and a list of sample tasks for an occupation, as well as related career and employment sites.