Sector: Construction

A Construction Boilermaker builds, installs, erects, tests, maintains and repairs all types of boilers, tanks and pressure vessels, and performs all types of structural and plate work on dust, air, gas, steam, oil, water and other liquid-tight pressure vessels. Specifically, a Construction Boilermaker:

• works from fabrication drawings (prints) to fabricate components from steel or other materials
• uses various metal forming machines such as rotary shears, punch pressess and bending rolls
• tests boiler systems for leaks, defects and other deficiencies to ensure they are operating safely and efficiently
• attaches rigging and works with hoisting devices to lift components into place

 Red Seal trade

A Construction Craft Worker works on a wide variety of structures, such as residential, industrial, commercial, and institutional sites as well as hydroelectric dams, roadways, bridges, tunnels, mining and railways. They may also work on utility, landscape and pipeline projects. Specifically, a Construction Craft Worker:

• is responsible for site preparation and cleanup, setting up and removing access equipment and working on concrete, masonry, steel, wood and pre-cast erecting projects
• handles materials and equipment and perform demolition, excavation and compaction activities
• is responsible for site security
• may specialize in operating off-road vehicles, drilling and blasting, scaling, sandblasting, high pressure washing, diving, tunnelling and performing emergency rescue

 Red Seal trade

A Construction Millwright lays out, receives and installs machinery, mechanical equipment and other automated and robotic systems. They work in the construction, commercial, manufacturing, and industrial industries; they often work in close association with people in other trades, such as instrument mechanics, ironworkers, pipefitters and electricians. Specifically, a Construction Millwright:

• interprets drawings and performs mathematical calculations
• uses hand and power tools
• operates forklifts, booms, low capacity cranes, and other equipments
• selects and uses materials and fasteners
• welds, brazes, solders, rigs and hoists
• installs material handling systems
• installs, and commissions machinery and automated robotic systems
• installs bearings, seals and packing, pipe systems and valves, fans and blowers, electric and electronic controls, pneumatic and hydraulic systems

An Ironworker – Structural and Ornamental fabricates and installs both structural and ornamental steel and iron works and components, as well as precast structural concrete members and laminated timber products in all buildings and structures including but not limited to residential, commercial, industrial, institutional buildings, towers, bridges and stadiums. Specifically, an Ironworker – Structural and Ornamental:

• fabricates, assembles, installs, erects, alters, repairs, hoists and dismantles structural ironwork, precast and pretentioned concrete as well as all metallic materials in curtain walls, ornamental and other metal work (including specialty metals)
• operates and maintains hand and power tools, including welding and cutting equipment
• assembles and erects cranes, rigs and hoists; moves and installs components, materials, heavy equipment and machinery needed to perform ironwork, including installation of all falsework and shoring
• erects structural members and bridges, and installs and fastens curtain walls and glass systems

 Red Seal trade

A Drywall, Acoustic and Lathing Applicator erects exterior structural steel studs and sheathing, shaft wall systems, installs and finishes lath and drywall, partition walls and furring, ceiling systems and access flooring types as well as applies thermal and sound insulation. Specifically, a Drywall, Acoustic and Lathing Applicator:

• reads, interprets, and applies blueprints and specifications for job layout
• erects exterior structural steels studs and sheathing
• erects light gauge residential steel studs, sheathing and demountable partitions
• applies thermal insulation, sound insulation, and fire stopping
• installs partition walls and furring and shaft wall systems
• installs lath, drywall, moulded and cast forms and ceiling systems

 Red Seal trade

A Painter and Decorator — Commercial and Residential applies decorative and protective finishes in residential, commercial, and institutional settings. Specifically, a Painter and Decorator — Commercial and Residential:

• reads specifications to determine quantities of materials required
• prepares and cleans surfaces using methods such as scraping, sanding, sandblasting, hydro-blasting and steamcleaning
• mixes coatings according to manufacturer’s specifications
• applies coatings using brushes, rollers or spray equipment
• practices quality control
• assembles and erects scaffolding, swing stages and other access equipment

 Red Seal trade