Unit Group
7232 Tool and die makers
Tool and die makers make, repair and modify custom-made, prototype or special tools, dies, jigs, fixtures and gauges using various metals, alloys and plastics which require precise dimensions. They are employed primarily in manufacturing industries such as automobile, aircraft, metal fabrication, electrical machinery and plastics, and in tool and die, mould making and machine shops. This unit group also includes metal patternmakers and metal mould makers.
Example Titles
die finisher
die maker
jig maker
metal mould maker
metal patternmaker
metal patternmaker apprentice
mould maker – plastics processing
mould maker apprentice
tool and die maker
tool and die maker apprentice
toolmaker
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Main duties
Tool and die makers perform some or all of the following duties:
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Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications of tools, dies, prototypes or models
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Prepare templates and sketches, and determine work processes
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Compute dimensions and tolerances and set up machine tools
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Position, secure, measure and work metal stock or castings to lay out for machining
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Set up, operate and maintain a variety of conventional and computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools to cut, turn, mill, plane, drill, bore, grind or otherwise shape workpiece to prescribed dimensions and finish
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Verify machined parts for conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments such as verniers, callipers, micrometers, co-ordinate measuring machines (CMM) and electronic measuring devices
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Fit and assemble or disassemble parts using hand tools
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Test completed tools, dies, jigs or fixtures for proper operation
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May program CNC machine tools.
Metal patternmakers perform some or all of the following duties:
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Machine, fit and assemble castings and other parts to make precision models of required shape such as metal patterns, core boxes and match plates
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Lay out, shape and assemble patterns of metal, wood, plastic and other materials from blueprints, models or templates
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May program CNC machine tools.
Metal mould makers perform some or all of the following duties:
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Machine, fit and assemble parts to make metal moulds and cores for plastic injection moulding, or other production processes
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May program CNC machine tools.
Employment requirements
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Completion of secondary school is usually required.
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Completion of a four- or five-year tool and die making apprenticeship program
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A combination of over five years of work experience in the trade and some high school, college or industry courses in tool and die making is usually required to be eligible for tool and die trade certification.
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Tool and die making trade certification is available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta and British Columbia.
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Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified tool and die makers upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.
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Mould makers usually require completion of a four-year apprenticeship or college program in mould making.
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Trade certification for mould makers is available, but voluntary, in Quebec and Ontario.
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Patternmakers usually require completion of an apprenticeship or college program in patternmaking.
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Patternmaking trade certification is available, but voluntary, in Ontario.
Additional information
Classified elsewhere
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Machining tool operators (9417)
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Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors (7231)
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Manual and machine mould makers and core makers (in 9412 Foundry workers )
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Supervisors of tool and die makers, metal mould makers and patternmakers (in 7201 Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations )
Unit Group
7233 Sheet metal workers
Sheet metal workers fabricate, assemble, install and repair sheet metal products. They are employed by sheet metal fabrication shops, sheet metal products manufacturing companies, sheet metal work contractors and various industrial sectors.
Example Titles
apprentice sheet metal worker
sheet metal fabricator
sheet metal mechanic
sheet metal worker
tinsmith
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Main duties
Sheet metal workers perform some or all of the following duties:
Read engineering and architectural drawings, sketches and work specifications to be performed, and lay out, measure and mark sheet metal according to drawings or templates
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Develop patterns for sheet metal using computer-assisted design and drafting (CAD) software package
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Operate light metalworking machines such as shears, brakes, punches, and drill presses, including computer numerical control (CNC) equipment to cut, bend, punch, drill, shape or straighten sheet metal
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Operate computerized laser or plasma cutting equipment to cut sheet metal
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Install and use rigging and hoisting equipment
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Fit and join sheet metal parts using riveting, welding, soldering and similar equipment to fabricate products such as ventilation shafts, exhaust hoods, eavestroughs, partition frames, air and heat ducts, material handling systems, roof decking and sheet metal buildings
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Install sheet metal products according to specifications and building codes
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Grind and buff seams, joints and rough surfaces
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Inspect product quality and installation to ensure conformance to specifications.
Sheet metal workers may specialize in on-site installation or shop manufacture of sheet metal products, or servicing and maintenance of installed equipment and systems.
Employment requirements
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Completion of secondary school is usually required.
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Completion of a three to five year apprenticeship program
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A combination of over four years of work experience in the trade and some high school, college or industry courses in sheet metal working is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
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Trade certification is compulsory in Quebec, Ontario, Saskatchewan and Alberta, and available, but voluntary, in all other provinces and the territories.
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Trade certification for precision sheet metal set-up operator is available, but voluntary in Qu?bec.
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Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified sheet metal workers upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.
Additional information
Classified elsewhere
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Aircraft sheet metal technicians (in 7315 Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors )
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Boilermakers (7234)
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Ironworkers (7236)
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Metalworking and forging machine operators (9416)
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Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters (7235)
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Supervisors of sheet metal workers (in 7201 Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations )
Unit Group
7236 Ironworkers
Ironworkers fabricate, erect, hoist, install, repair and service structural ironwork, precast concrete, concrete reinforcing materials, curtain walls, ornamental iron and other metals used in the construction of buildings, bridges, highways, dams and other structures and equipment. They are employed by construction ironwork contractors.
Example Titles
ironworker
ironworker – metal building systems erector
ironworker apprentice
ornamental ironworker
reinforcing ironworker
structural steel erector
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Main duties
Ironworkers perform some or all of the following duties:
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Read blueprints and specifications to lay out work
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Unload and position steel units so each piece can be hoisted as needed
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Erect and install scaffolding, hoisting equipment and rigging
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Signal crane operator to position steel units according to blueprints
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Align and weld or bolt steel units in place
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Erect structural and architectural precast concrete components for buildings, bridges, towers and other structures
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Assemble and erect prefabricated metal structures
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Position and secure steel bars or metal mesh in concrete forms to reinforce concrete structures
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Install ornamental and other structural metalwork such as curtain walls, metal stairways, railings and power doors
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Examine structures and equipment for deterioration, defects or non-compliance with specifications
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May dismantle structures and equipment.
Employment requirements
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Completion of secondary school is usually required.
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Completion of a two- to three-year apprenticeship program
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or
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Over three years of work experience in the trade and some high school, college or industry courses in ironworking are usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
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Trade certification for ironworker (generalist) is compulsory in Alberta and available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Ontario, Manitoba and British Columbia.
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Trade certification for ironworker (reinforcing) is compulsory in Quebec and Alberta and available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Ontario, Saskatchewan and British Columbia.
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Trade certification for ironworker (structural/ornamental) is compulsory in Alberta and available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Ontario, Saskatchewan and British Columbia.
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Trade certification for ironworker (metal building systems erector) is compulsory in Alberta.
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Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified ironworkers upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.
Additional information
Classified elsewhere
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Boilermakers (7234)
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Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters (7235)
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Supervisors of ironworkers (in 7201 Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations )
Unit Group
7242 Industrial electricians
Industrial electricians install, maintain, test, troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical equipment and associated electrical and electronic controls. They are employed by electrical contractors and maintenance departments of factories, plants, mines, shipyards and other industrial establishments.
Example Titles
electrician, shipyard
industrial electrician
industrial electrician apprentice
marine electrician
mill electrician
mine electrician
plant electrician
plant maintenance electrician
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Main duties
Industrial electricians perform some or all of the following duties:
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Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations
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Install, examine, replace or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, fibre-optic and coaxial cable assemblies, lighting fixtures and other electrical components
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Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance
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Maintain, repair, install and test switchgear, transformers, switchboard meters, regulators and reactors
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Maintain, repair, test and install electrical motors, generators, alternators, industrial storage batteries and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems
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Troubleshoot, maintain and repair industrial, electrical and electronic control systems and other related devices
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Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records
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May install, maintain and calibrate industrial instrumentation and related devices.
Employment requirements
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Completion of secondary school is usually required.
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Completion of a four- or five-year industrial electrician apprenticeship program
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A combination of over five years of work experience in the trade and some high school, college or industry courses in industrial electrical equipment is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
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Trade certification for industrial electricians is compulsory in Prince Edward Island, Quebec and Manitoba and available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario, British Columbia and the Yukon.
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Additional construction electrician certification may be required for industrial electricians when the employers are not owners of the industrial electrical equipment.
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Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified industrial electricians upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.
Additional information
Classified elsewhere
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Construction electricians (in 7241 Electricians (except industrial and power system) )
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Power system electricians (7243)
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Supervisors of industrial electricians (in 7202 Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations )
Unit Group
7246 Telecommunications installation and repair workers
Telecommunications installation and repair workers install, test, maintain and repair telephones, telephone switching equipment and telecommunications equipment related to transmission and processing of voice, video signals and other data over a variety of media including fibre optics, microwave, radio and satellite. They are employed by telephone and other telecommunications transmission services establishments.
Example Titles
apprentice communication electrician – switching
cellular telephone technician
communication technician, telephone
exchange tester – telecommunications
line and station installer, telephone
mobile radio installer
private branch exchange (PBX) installer
switch network installer and repairer
telecommunications equipment technician
telephone installer
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Main duties
Telephone installers and repairers perform some or all of the following duties:
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Install, arrange, remove and maintain telephone equipment, wiring and associated hardware
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Test installed telephone systems to locate transmission faults
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Repair or replace defective and damaged telephones, wire and associated equipment.
Switch network installers and repairers perform some or all of the following duties:
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Install electromechanical, analog and digital trunking systems, circuits and equipment in telecommunications central offices and switching centres
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Inspect and test trunking systems, circuits and equipment
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Analyze test results and adjust, change or repair switching system, network, associated equipment and software.
Telecommunications service testers perform some or all of the following duties:
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Operate computerized testing systems to conduct service tests on customer lines and equipment
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Determine the nature, cause and location of service trouble
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Initiate the dispatch of appropriate repair personnel
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Complete test reports and maintain test and service records
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May assist repair personnel to test lines, circuits and systems, isolate and clear cable faults and verify records.
Telecommunications equipment technicians perform some or all of the following duties:
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Install, remove and maintain various telecommunications equipment and related systems such as telex and facsimile machines, teletypewriters, mobile radios, cellular telephones, pagers and other related telecommunications equipment
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Configure operating systems and install software for access to the Internet
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Inspect and test operation of telecommunications equipment
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Diagnose and locate equipment faults, and adjust, replace or repair telecommunications equipment.
Employment requirements
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Completion of secondary school is required.
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Telephone and switch network installers and repairers require completion of an apprenticeship program ranging from three to four years
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or
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A combination of over three years work experience in the trade and some high school, college or industry related courses.
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Telecommunications equipment technicians usually require completion of a college electrical and electronics program and several months of on-the-job training
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Completion of a three- or four-year apprenticeship training program.
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Trade certification for communication technicians is available, but voluntary, in Nova Scotia, Alberta, British Columbia, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
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Experience as an installer and repairer (telephone and switch network) is usually required for service testers.
Classified elsewhere
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Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) (2242)
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Supervisors of telecommunication installation and repair workers (in 7202 Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations )
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Telecommunications line and cable workers (7245)
Unit Group
7234 Boilermakers
Boilermakers fabricate, assemble, erect, test, maintain and repair boilers, vessels, tanks, towers, heat exchangers and other heavy-metal structures. They are employed in boiler fabrication, manufacturing, shipbuilding, construction, electric power generation and similar industrial establishments.
Example Titles
boiler fitter
boiler installer
boilermaker
boilermaker apprentice
construction boilermaker
industrial boilermaker
marine boilermaker
pressure vessel fabricator
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Main duties
Boilermakers perform some or all of the following duties:
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Read blueprints or specifications to plan sequence of operation
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Lay out plate, sheet steel or other heavy metal and mark bending and cutting lines on work piece using protractors, compasses and drawing instruments or templates
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Set up and operate heavy-metal working machines such as brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters and drill presses to cut, shape and form metal into parts or sections
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Fit and weld metal parts or sections together to fabricate boilers, vessels, tanks, heat exchangers, piping and other heavy-metal products
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Erect and install boilers and other heavy-metal products according to specifications using hand and power tools
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Repair and perform maintenance work on boilers and other heavy-metal products
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Direct activities of hoist or crane operators and other workers during fabrication, assembly, installation or repair of structures
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Test finished structures using a variety of methods.
Boilermakers may specialize in rigging and hoisting, preparation and layout, or welding aspects of the trade.
Employment requirements
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Completion of secondary school is usually required.
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Completion of a three- to four-year apprenticeship program
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or
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A combination of over four years of work experience in the trade and some high school, college or industry courses in boilermaking is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
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Trade certification is compulsory in Nova Scotia, Quebec and Alberta and available, but voluntary, in all other provinces.
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Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified boilermakers upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.
Additional information
Classified elsewhere
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Ironworkers (7236)
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Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters (7235)
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Supervisors of boilermakers (in 7201 Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations )
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Welders and related machine operators (7237)
Unit Group
7235 Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters
Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters fabricate, assemble, fit and install steel or other metal components for buildings, bridges, tanks, towers, boilers, pressure vessels and other similar structures and products. They are employed in structural steel, boiler and platework fabrication plants and by heavy machinery manufacturing and shipbuilding companies.
Example Titles
metal fabricator
plater
platework fitter
shipfitter
shipfitter apprentice
steel fabricator
structural steel fitter
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Main duties
Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters perform some or all of the following duties:
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Study engineering drawings and blueprints, determine the materials required, and plan the sequence of tasks to cut metal most efficiently
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Construct patterns and templates as guides for layouts
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Lay out reference points and patterns on heavy metal according to component specifications
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Rig, hoist and move materials to storage areas or within worksite
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Assemble and fit metal sections and plates to form complete units or subunits using tack welding, bolting, riveting or other methods
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Set up and operate various heavy-duty metal-working machines such as brake presses, shears, cutting torches, grinders and drills, including computer numerical control (CNC) equipment, to bend, cut, form, punch, drill or otherwise form heavy-metal components
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Install fabricated components in final product.
Employment requirements
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Completion of secondary school is usually required.
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Completion of a three- to four-year apprenticeship program
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or
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A combination of over four years of work experience in the trade and some college or industry courses in structural steel and platework fabrication is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
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Trade certification for metal fabricator (fitter) is available, but voluntary, in all provinces.
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Trade certification for marine fitters is available, but voluntary, in Nova Scotia.
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Trade certification for marine mechanical technicians and marine repair technicians is available, but voluntary, in British Columbia.
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Trade certification for boiler and related equipment assemblers and structural metal fabricators (non-construction) is available, but voluntary, in Quebec.
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Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified metal fabricators (fitters) upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.
Additional information
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The Red Seal endorsement allows for interprovincial mobility.
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Some structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters may also be certified as skilled welders.
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Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
Classified elsewhere
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Boilermakers (7234)
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Metalworking and forging machine operators (9416)
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Structural steel erectors (in 7236 Ironworkers )
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Supervisors of structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters (in 7201 Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations )
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Welders and related machine operators (7237)
Unit Group
7251 Plumbers
Plumbers install, repair and maintain pipes, fixtures and other plumbing equipment used for water distribution and waste water disposal in residential, commercial and industrial buildings. They are employed in maintenance departments of factories, plants and similar establishments, by plumbing contractors, or they may be self-employed.
Example Titles
maintenance plumber
plumber
plumber apprentice
plumbing mechanic
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Main duties
Plumbers perform some or all of the following duties:
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Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and drainage systems
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Install, repair and maintain domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems
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Locate and mark positions for pipe connections, passage holes and fixtures in walls and floors
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Cut opening in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings
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Measure, cut, bend and thread pipes using hand and power tools or machines
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Join pipes using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement or soldering, brazing and welding equipment
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Test pipes for leaks using air and water pressure gauges
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May prepare cost estimates.
Employment requirements
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Completion of secondary school is usually required.
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Completion of a four- to five-year apprenticeship program
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or
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A combination of over five years of work experience in the trade and some high school, college or industry courses in plumbing is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
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Trade certification is compulsory in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Saskatchewan and Alberta and available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Manitoba, British Columbia, the Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
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Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified plumbers upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.
Additional information
Classified elsewhere
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Gas fitters (7253)
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Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers (7252)
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Supervisors of plumbers (in 7203 Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades )
Unit Group
7272 Cabinetmakers
Cabinetmakers use a variety of woods and laminates to construct and repair wooden cabinets, furniture, fixtures and related products. They are employed by furniture manufacturing or repair companies, construction companies and cabinetmaking contractors, or they may be self-employed.
Example Titles
cabinetmaker
cabinetmaker apprentice
custom wood furniture maker
furniture cabinetmaker
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Main duties
Cabinetmakers perform some or all of the following duties:
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Study plans, specifications or drawings of articles to be made, or prepare specifications
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Mark outlines or dimensions of parts on wood
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Operate woodworking machines, such as power saws, jointers, mortisers and shapers, and use hand tools to cut, shape and form parts and components
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Trim joints and fit parts and subassemblies together to form complete unit using glue and clamps and reinforce joints using nails, screws or other fasteners
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Sand wooden surfaces and apply veneer, stain or polish to finished products
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Repair or restyle wooden furniture, fixtures and related products
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May estimate amount, type and cost of materials required.
Employment requirements
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Completion of secondary school is usually required.
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Completion of a four-year apprenticeship program
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or
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A combination of over four years of work experience in the trade and some high school or college courses in cabinetmaking is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
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Trade certification is available, but voluntary, in all provinces and territories.
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Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified cabinetmakers upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.
Additional information
Classified elsewhere
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Carpenters (7271)
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Supervisors of cabinetmakers (in 7204 Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades )
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Woodworking machine operators (9437)
Unit Group
7303 Supervisors, printing and related occupations
Supervisors in this unit group supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers who produce camera work and printing plates and cylinders, process film, print text and illustrations on paper, metal and other material, and bind and finish printed products. They are employed by companies that specialize in commercial printing or one of its components, such as binding or colour reproduction, in combined printing and publishing companies, such as newspapers and magazines, and in various establishments in both the public and private sectors that have in-house printing departments.
Example Titles
bindery foreman/woman – printing
bindery supervisor – printing
composing room supervisor – printing
film processing supervisor
finishing supervisor – printing
photographic and film processing foreman/woman
platemaking supervisor – printing
prepress supervisor – printing
pressroom supervisor – printing
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Main duties
Supervisors in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:
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Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule activities of workers who produce camera work and printing plates and cylinders; process film; and print, bind and finish books, newspapers, business forms and other printed products
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Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other departments
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Review and approve all job proofs or samples in order to ensure quality of work meets client specifications
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Requisition materials and supplies
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Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
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Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
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Recommend personnel actions such as hiring and promotions
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Prepare production and other reports
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May set up machines or equipment.
Employment requirements
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Completion of secondary school is required.
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Completion of a college program in graphic arts technology may be required.
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Several years of experience in the work area supervised is usually required.
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Provincial trade certification may be required for some occupations in this unit group.
Additional information
- Progression to management positions, such as department, production or plant manager, is possible with experience.
Classified elsewhere
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Printing plant managers (in 0911 Manufacturing managers )
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Supervisors of desktop publishing operators (in 1211 Supervisors, general office and administrative support workers )
