Sector: Industrial

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

An Industrial Mechanic Millwright works on industrial machinery, mechanical equipment and components, including mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, fuel, lubrication, cooling and exhaust systems, and pumps, fans, tanks, conveyors, presses, generators and pneumatic and hydraulic controls. Specifically, an Industrial Mechanic Millwright:

• uses machine tools such as lathes and milling machines and fabrication tools such as welders, breaks, presses, power threaders and punches
• uses precision tools such as laser alignment equipment, dial indicators, micrometers and precision and optical levels
• uses testing equipment such as vibration analysis as well as other techniques used in predictive and preventive maintenance
• installs, maintains and services compressed air, water and exhaust ducting to robotics, pumps, presses, compressors, turbines, material-handling systems, gearboxes and other machinery

 Red Seal trade

A Cabinet maker:

• Builds, repairs, finishes and installs residential and commercial cabinets, wooden furniture and architectural millwork using a variety of woods, laminates and other products
• Reads drawings and specifications, and prepare layouts
• Sets up and operates woodworking equipment, both power and computerized, to machine wood products and composite materials

 Red Seal trade

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

A CNC Programmer develops programming for Computerized Numerical and Direct Numerical controlled machines by:

• Demonstrating safe work practices and techniques
• Defining areas of workpiece to be machined
• Determining CNC programming operations
• Planning the metal removal process
• Developing tool paths
• Post-processing tool path information
• Generating CNC job documentation
• Implementing CNC machining processes
• Optimizing programs
• Archiving/maintaining files

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.

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

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

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

A Tool/Tooling Maker:

• Reads and interprets complex engineering drawings, bills of material, component and part prints, assembly drawings, tool and part drawings and work documentation
• Uses conventional and numerically controlled metal cutting machines and specialized equipment
• Designs, builds and assembles tools, jigs, fixtures, specialized equipment, instruments, models and prototypes
• Assembles and fits tool and tooling components
• Conducts final fitting and inspection of tool sub-assemblies and components
• Conducts final finishing and testing of complex tools and tooling