Relay and Instrumentation Technician

A Relay and Instrumentation Technician performs some or all of the following:

  • Diagnose and repair data acquisition and code systems
  • Diagnose and repair devices and computers
  • Test vital signal control relays
  • Diagnose and repair power systems

Mould Maker

A Mould Maker:

  • Reads and interprets complex engineering drawings and work-process documentation
  • Designs, builds, and repairs moulds and models used to mass produce plastic or metal components or products
  • Builds precision mould components using conventional and numerically controlled metal-cutting machines and equipment including saws, drills, grinders, lathes, mills, and EDMs
  • Performs work-in-process measuring or checking using specialized and precision tools and equipment

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

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.

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

Pressure Systems Welder

A Pressure Systems Welder:

  • Welds metal plates, shells, tubes, drums and structures to assemble and repair boilers and pressure systems to meet pressure test standards.

Process Operator – Power

A Process Operator—Power operates, monitors, adjusts and maintains processing systems and equipment by:

  • Performing operator and outside operator duties and satellite control room operations
  • Operating electronic or computerized control panels
  • Controlling process start up and shut down and performing troubleshooting duties
  • Monitoring outside process equipment
  • Adjusting equipment, valves, pumps and controls, and process equipment
  • Completing required maintenance documentation
  • Preparing process units or production equipment for maintenance
  • Sampling, testing and preparing reports on process operations
  • Participating in safety audits and programs, and providing emergency response

Process Operator – Refinery, Chemical and Liquid Processes

Process Operators process, operate, monitor, adjust and maintain processing systems and equipment by:

  • Performing operator duties, outside operator duties and control room operations
  • Operating electronic or computerized control panels
  • Controlling process start up and shut down and performing troubleshooting duties
  • Monitoring outside process equipment
  • Adjusting equipment, valves, pumps and controls, and process equipment
  • Completing required maintenance documentation
  • Preparing process units or production equipment for maintenance
  • Sampling, testing and preparing reports on process operations
  • Participating in safety audits and programs, and provides emergency response