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Entertainment Industry Power Technician

An Entertainment Industry Power Technician works in film, television, live performance, trade shows, special event productions and carnivals by doing the following:

Evaluating job requirements
Planning, building, installing, maintaining and disassembling power distribution systems, including both main and subdistribution systems
Designing and installing temporary distribution systems
Installing, controlling and disassembling lighting
Managing portable power supplies including maintenance of batteries

Machine Tool Builder and Integrator

Machine Tool Builder and Integrator:

Reads and interprets complex engineering drawings, schematics, bills of materials and machine-tool build assembly documentation
Builds precision in-process tooling, machine-tool parts and components using conventional and numerically controlled metal cutting machines and equipment, including saws, drills, grinders, lathes and mills
Designs, devises and details assembly plans for the machine tool building and integrating process
Builds, assembles and integrates pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical components, power transmission systems, conveyor systems and feeder systems
Assembles and integrates subassemblies into the main assembly of stand-alone machine tools and multistation automated machine tool systems.

Bearings Mechanic

A Bearings Mechanic performs the following:

Disassembles and cleans bearings, seals and chocks
Inspects bearings, seals and chocks for wear, and damage
Repairs or replaces bearings, seals and chocks

*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.

Facilities Mechanic

A Facilities Mechanic:

Inspects fire safety equipment
Inspects, performs routine maintenance on and troubleshoots heating and ventilation systems
Inspects and performs routine maintenance on domestic appliances, laundry systems and air conditioning systems
Inspects and performs routine maintenance on low voltage electrical and plumbing systems
Inspects, performs routine maintenance on and troubleshoots the building envelope and roofing
Performs grounds maintenance

Marine Engine Technician

A Marine Engine Technician inspects, diagnoses and repairs marine and watercraft systems including gasoline and diesel engines, fuel management systems, engine electrical systems, marine electrical, electronic and navigation systems, steering and hydraulic systems, drives and propulsion systems. Specifically, a Marine Engine Technician:

performs pre-delivery inspection of marine engines
repairs electrical and electronic marine engine systems and engine fuel management systems
performs engine tune-ups and repairs engine systems
repairs hydraulic, drive and propulsion systems
installs engine and propulsion systems
diagnoses problems in marine craft and boat handling equipment operation
winterizes marine craft systems and accessories

Blacksmith

A Blacksmith:

Forges and repairs metal parts used in farm machinery and industrial and domestic equipment
Makes striking and cutting tools
Makes, sharpening or hardening drills, chisels and other tools.
Makes custom work, including ornamental railings, gates, grilles, furniture and horse shoes.
Forges welding
Conducts hot riveting

Facilities Technician

A Facilities Technician:

Performs preventive maintenance
Operates, monitors and performs routine maintenance on air conditioning and ventilation systems
Operates, troubleshoots and performs routine maintenance on air compressors
Operates, troubleshoots and performs routine maintenance on chillers and refrigeration systems
Operates, monitors and performs routine maintenance on water treatment systems
Inspects and verifies fire suppression and sprinkler systems
Inspects, tests and verifies emergency power and lighting systems
Operates, monitors and performs routine maintenance on heating systems.
Operates, troubleshoots and performs routine maintenance on pumps and pumping systems
Operates, monitors and performs routine maintenance on low pressure boilers
Operates electrical systems
Performs routine maintenance on fume hoods
Operates and performs routine maintenance on control systems and instrumentation
Inspects and monitors plumbing systems.
Monitors and analyzes utility consumption

Metal Fabricator (Fitter)

A Metal Fabricator (Fitter) builds, assembles and repairs products made of ferrous and non ferrous metals for use in a wide variety of manufacturing and construction industries. Specifically, a Metal Fabricator (Fitter):

reads and interprets engineered drawings, sketches, codes and standards
plans the sequence of tasks and executes fabrication safely and efficiently
performs calculations and applies shop formulas by using mathematical methods to develop patterns
completes the task of measuring, marking and laying out a variety of plate and structural shapes
sets up and operates trade specific machinery to cut and form parts to be assembled
assembles and fits parts to form sub-assemblies or complete units used in the manufacturing process
connects components using various welding processes and mechanical fasteners
utilizes material handling, rigging, hoisting and lifting equipment safely
performs job duties safely and with precision ensuring compliance with drawings and applicable codes and standards

Red Seal trade

Brick and Stone Mason

A Brick and Stone Mason builds and repairs walls, floors, arches, pavings, partitions, fireplaces, chimneys, smokestacks and other structures. A Brick and Stone Mason often works on industrial, commercial, institutional and residential buildings. Specifically, a Brick and Stone Mason:

erects, installs, maintains, repairs and alters walls, floors, arches, pavings, partitions, fireplaces, chimneys, smokestacks and other structures
works with materials such as brick, natural stone, manufactured stone, tiles, precast masonry panels, glass blocks, concrete blocks, light‐weight insulated panels, other masonry units, insulation and membranes

Red Seal trade

Floor Covering Installer

A Floor Covering Installer installs, replaces and repairs a variety of floor coverings in residential, industrial, commercial and institutional settings, using under cushion, carpeting, vinyl, resilient tile, sheet flooring, pre-finished, unfinished, engineered wood, laminate, seasonal carpeting and artificial turf. Specifically, a Floor Covering Installer:

prepares floors by removing existing trim, flooring, and underlayments
installs and repairs resilient tile, resilient sheet goods, gluedown carpets, carpet tile, carpet and cushion, wood floors, engineered and laminate floor
verifies drawings, written specifications, and choice of materials
marks for tile and pattern lay-out
seams and seals sheet goods
applies adhesives

Red Seal trade