A Thin Film Technician works with:
- Sperhical precision optics
- Syncro-speed precision optics
- Plano precision optics
- Thin film operation
Sector: Industrial
Electric Motor System Technician
An Electric Motor System Technician performs some or all of the following:
- Disassembles, diagnoses, rewinds, repairs, tests, and reassembles components of electric motors, transformers, switchgears, and generators.
Tool and Cutter Grinder
A Tool and Cutter Grinder performs some of the following:
- Sets up and operates grinder machines such as surface, cylindrical, pedestal, and tool or cutter grinders to shape or sharpen precision cutting tools and cutters.
Electrician (Signal Maintenance)
An Electrician (signal maintenance):
- Repairs and operates mechanical, electrical, electronic and computerized signal and train control equipment of transit systems
Mould or Die Finisher
A Mould or Die Finisher performs some or all of the following:
- Utilizes a variety of power and hand tools to shape, smooth, finish, and polish moulds or metal working dies.
*IMPORTANT NOTICE*
Please note that this trade has been placed under review for a 3-month period as a result of low activity in the apprenticeship program. To learn more about the review process, please see: STO initiates review of 18 apprenticeship programs – Skilled Trades Ontario.
Elevating Devices Mechanic
An Elevating Devices Mechanic constructs, installs, services and maintains elevating devices including elevators, lifts and escalators. Specifically, an Elevating Devices Mechanic:
- inspects, services and maintains existing elevating devices
- installs new elevating devices
- rigs and hoists elevating devices
- installs and maintains control equipment
- installs and maintains protective devices
Optics Technician (Lens and Prism Maker)
An Optics Technician (Lens and Prism Maker):
- Produces precision spherical and plane optics to specifications
- Corrects lens/prisms surfaces to optimum quality
- Checks with interferometer and spectrometer
- Inspects, cements, and aligns optical components to optical axes
- Coats optics with anti-reflecting or high reflecting coats
Tool and Gauge Inspector
A Tool and Guage Inspector:
- Inspects, tests, and adjusts new and reworked tools, dies, gauges, jigs, and fixtures.
*IMPORTANT NOTICE*
Please note that this trade has been placed under review for a 3-month period as a result of low activity in the apprenticeship program. To learn more about the review process, please see: STO initiates review of 18 apprenticeship programs – Skilled Trades Ontario.
Packaging Machine Mechanic
A Packaging Machine Mechanic performs some or all of the following:
- Repair, adjust, maintain, and monitor machines and equipment that package products
- Set up packaging line to accommodate various products, package dimensions, and production volumes
- Adjusts guides, belts, conveyor speeds, drive and transfer mechanisms to required tolerances
- Initiates start up
- Observes line in operation
- Identifies trouble areas
- Advises maintenance management of recurrent problems
- Refers complex electrical and mechanical repairs to certified personnel
- Cleans and lubricates machine components to ensure fluid operation
*IMPORTANT NOTICE*
Please note that this trade has been placed under review for a 3-month period as a result of low activity in the apprenticeship program. To learn more about the review process, please see: STO initiates review of 18 apprenticeship programs – Skilled Trades Ontario.
Tool/Tooling Maker
A Tool/Tooling Maker:
- Reads and interprets complex engineering drawings, bills of material, component and part prints, assembly drawings, tool and part drawings and work documentation
- Uses conventional and numerically controlled metal cutting machines and specialized equipment
- Designs, builds and assembles tools, jigs, fixtures, specialized equipment, instruments, models and prototypes
- Assembles and fits tool and tooling components
- Conducts final fitting and inspection of tool sub-assemblies and components
- Conducts final finishing and testing of complex tools and tooling