An Electrician (signal maintenance):
- Repairs and operates mechanical, electrical, electronic and computerized signal and train control equipment of transit systems
Sector: Industrial
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 this trade has been designated as inactive and is no longer accepting apprenticeship registrations indefinitely following a 3-month evaluation period assessing the program’s viability. 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 this trade has been designated as inactive and is no longer accepting apprenticeship registrations indefinitely following a 3-month evaluation period assessing the program’s viability. 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 this trade has been designated as inactive and is no longer accepting apprenticeship registrations indefinitely following a 3-month evaluation period assessing the program’s viability. 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