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Instrumentation and Control Technician

An Instrumentation and Control Technician installs, maintains, calibrates, designs and troubleshoots networking systems, process control and environmental protection equipment in a variety of industrial environments. Specifically, an Instrumentation and Control Technician:

installs, maintains and configures control and process systems
calibrates, commissions, configures, installs and troubleshoots all pneumatic, electronic, electrical, mechanical and analytical instrumentation devices
calibrates and repairs analytical instrumentation that monitors or controls flow, level, temperature, pressure, acidity, conductivity and humidity
services all process control communication networks
sevices environmental and other analytical instruments

Red Seal trade

Ironworker – Structural and Ornamental

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

Heat and Frost Insulator

A Heat and Frost Insulator works with insulating material to prevent or reduce the passage of heat, cold, vapour, moisture, sound or fire. A Heat and Frost Insulator installs, repairs and maintains insulating materials used on systems and equipment as well as walls, floors and ceilings of buildings and may also lay out and fabricate parts on-site, remove or seal-off old insulation. Specifically, a Heat and Frost Insulator:

reads and interprets drawings and specifications to determine insulation requirements
selects the amount and type of insulation to be installed
measures and cuts insulating material to the required dimensions
applies, installs, repairs and maintains insulating material
installs fire-stopping insulation
applies metal and plastic finishes

Red Seal trade

Hazardous Materials Worker

A Hazardous Materials Worker identifies, removes, packages, transports and disposes of hazardous materials such as asbestos, mould, lead, mercury, and other biological harzards. Specifically, a Hazardous Materials Worker:

mobilizes site enclosures
pre-cleans work areas
builds work area enclosures
sets up decontamination chambers and waste chutes
removes and cleans hazardous material
dismantles work area enclosures and decontamination chambers
performs post tear-down clean
de-mobilizes site enclosures
performs routine inspections

Gemsetter/Goldsmith

A Gemsetter/Goldsmith:

Fabricates and repairs precious and semi-precious jewellery and gemstone work
Tests metals
Rolls and draws metals
Forms rings
Drills holes and sockets for stones or hinges
Solders pieces of jewellery and gemstone work
Designs and sets gem settings
Fabricates and assembles all types of jewellery and gemstone work
Cleans and polishes jewellery and gemstone work

Fuel and Electrical Systems Technician

A Fuel and Electrical Systems Technician engages in the repair and maintenance of motor vehicles by:

Diagnosing faults in, installing, repairing and removing, ignition and charging and starting systems, panel instruments, wiring, and other electrical and electronic systems and equipment
Diagnosing faults in, repairing and adjusting fuel systems, engine management systems and emission control systems
Diagnosing faults in, installing, inspecting, maintaining and removing air-conditioning and refrigeration and heating systems

Exterior Insulated Finish Systems Mechanic

An Exterior Insulated Finish Systems Mechanic installs building systems that integrate a resinous exterior cladding with a continuous layer of insulation on the exterior of a building or structure by:

Preparing substrates
Selecting and applying barriers
Selecting and applying adhesive applications and mechanical attachments
Installing rigid insulation board
Preparing rigid insulation board for base coat application
Applying reinforcing mesh and base coat
Applying textured finish coat

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

Electronic Service Technician

An electronic Service Technician:

Interacts with customers and other workers
Uses hand tools, hand power tools, testing equipment and specialty tools
Applies electronic theory to electronic products
Terminates and connects conductors and printed circuit boards contained within electronic products
Maintains electronic products
Troubleshoots and diagnoses problems in electronic products
Services and repairs electronic products

Electrician (Signal Maintenance)

An Electrician (signal maintenance):

Repairs and operates mechanical, electrical, electronic and computerized signal and train control equipment of transit systems