A Precast Concrete Finisher:
- Repairs, finishes, cleans, grouts and chalks precast concrete surfaces
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Precast Concrete Erector
A Precast Concrete Erector:
- Loads precast units on site
- Conducts pre-erection surveys
- Unloads and stores precast units
- Installs and aligns precast units
- Installs bolted precast connections
- Makes welded precast connections
- Installs dowelled precast connections
Powerline Technician
A Powerline Technician constructs, maintains and repairs overhead and underground electrical power transmission and distribution systems and communication networks. Specifically, a Powerline Technician:
- prepares work plans
- installs, maintains and removes power system poles and maintains transmission towers and structures
- installs and maintains overhead and underground power systems
- splices and terminates conductors and related wiring to connect power distribution and transmission networks
- troubleshoots overhead and underground power systems
- installs, maintains and removes transformers and hardware
- installs, operates and maintains system protection, control and instrumentation equipment and communications systems
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Powered Lift Truck Technician
A Powered Lift Truck Technician inspects, diagnoses and repairs lift truck equipment. Powered lift trucks are powered through electric motors or internal combustion engines designed to lift and transport material. Specifically, a Powered Lift Truck Technician:
- inspects, diagnoses and services powered lift truck systems, including: electrical, steering, braking, hydraulic, frames, transmissions, drive axles, suspension, and wheels and lifting systems pertaining to powered lift truck equipment
- diagnoses and services drive units and control systems in electric vehicles
- troubleshoots and repairs powered lift truck internal combustion engines
- uses safety techniques for lifting, rigging, blocking, and lockout devices
- operates hand, power, specialized, precision, and electronic service tools to make required repairs
- prepares estimates, work plans and communicates with customers on problems and repairs
Plumber
A Plumber installs, repairs and maintains piping systems, fixtures and other plumbing equipment used for water distribution, drainage and waste disposal. Specifically, a Plumber:
- lays out, assembles, installs, maintains and repairs piping, fixtures and other components for the supply or disposal of water for any domestic or industrial purpose
- connects any appliance that uses water
- installs the piping for any process, including the conveyance of gas, or any tubing for a pneumatic or air-handling system
- reads and understands design drawings, manufacturers’ literature, and installation diagrams for piping and appliances
Red Seal trade
Pattern Maker
A Pattern Maker:
- Reads and interprets complex engineering drawings, pattern drawings and work process documentation
- Designs and creates foundry patterns and core boxes from metal, wood, plastic and polystyrene for parts and components cast from metal
- Builds precision pattern tooling using wood and metal cutting machines and equipment, including saws, drills, grinders, lathes, mills and electrical discharge machines
- Performs work-in-process measuring and checking using specialized and precision tools and equipment
Parts Technician
A Parts Technician performs ordering, warehousing, inventory control and sales of parts, servicing a range of industries including motive power, appliance, heavy duty equipment and natural resources. Specifically, a Parts Technician:
- provides customer service and advice
- maintains, handles and warehouses stock
- identifies and catalogues parts and assemblies
- orders, receives, inspects, sorts, maintains inventories and prices and sells supplies, parts and assemblies
- processes exchanges and returns
- prepares statements
- maintains records
Red Seal trade
Painter and Decorator — Industrial
A Painter and Decorator — Industrial applies protective finishes in commercial, institutional and industrial settings. They prepare a variety of surfaces (wood, masonry, drywall, plaster, concrete, synthetics, stucco and metal) prior to the application of materials such as paint, high performance coatings, waterproofing, fireproofing, and specialty finishes. Specifically, a Painter and Decorator — Industrial:
- 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
Painter and Decorator — Commercial and Residential
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
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