Discover the Mechanical Trades |
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Gasfitter
Gasfitters are responsible for installing, inspecting, repairing, and maintaining gas lines and equipment in various settings, including residential, commercial, and industrial spaces. Their duties involve testing, replacing defective equipment, responding to gas-escape calls, and aiding in investigations of gas-related incidents. Additionally, they provide advice on safety measures, convert vehicles or appliances to use natural gas fuels, generate work reports, and interpret blueprints. Learn more.
Instrumentation & Control Technician
An industrial instrument mechanic installs, inspects, removes, repairs, and replaces various items including sensors, indicators, tubing, and wiring. They also handle x-ray equipment, closed-circuit television systems, monitoring and alarm systems, gas analysis equipment, and other lab equipment. Learn more.
Insulator
Heat and frost insulators analyze drawings and specifications to ascertain material needs for projects. They then measure, cut, fit, and securely install insulation as per requirements, including removing or sealing old asbestos insulation when necessary. Learn more.
Millwright
An industrial mechanic, or millwright, handles the installation, testing, removal, repair, and servicing of diverse industrial machinery and equipment. Industries rely on them to ensure smooth and efficient operation. They analyze blueprints, drawings, and manuals to plan repairs and maintenance, including preventive measures, to uphold optimal performance. Learn more.
Plumber
Plumbers handle the planning, installation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of plumbing systems in both residential and commercial buildings. Some specialize in new construction projects, while others focus on retrofitting, repairing, and maintaining existing systems. In smaller communities, plumbers often perform a broader range of tasks, including installing private sewage disposal and drinking water distribution systems. They must be proficient in reading blueprints and project specifications to determine layout and materials needed. Plumbers work with various pipe materials such as iron, steel, lead, copper, plastic, glass, and cement, understanding the properties of the substances they carry. Learn more.
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic
In Manitoba, you can pursue training as a commercial or residential refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic. Mechanics in this field handle the installation, repair, servicing, replacement, and maintenance of various HVAC equipment, along with ventilation and air exchange systems. Commercial mechanics typically work in settings like apartments, restaurants, hospitals, and ice rinks, while residential mechanics focus on private homes. Learn more.
Sheet Metal Worker
Sheet metal workers analyze blueprints and orders before laying out, cutting, shaping, and finishing sheet metal using a variety of hand and power tools. They then join the metal using welding tools, rivets, screws, and folding techniques. Learn more.
Sprinkler Fitter
A sprinkler fitter installs and upkeeps fire protection systems in buildings, including water, foam, carbon dioxide, and dry chemical systems. Responsibilities encompass interpreting drawings, planning layouts, estimating costs, and liaising with clients. Learn more.
Steamfitter - Pipefitter
Steamfitter-pipefitters construct and manage piping systems transporting various substances in industrial environments, spanning from manufacturers to water treatment facilities. Responsibilities entail interpreting blueprints, sketching fabrication details, and adhering to codes and specifications. Learn more.
Welder
A certified welder handles metal fabrication tasks, including layout, cutting, preparation, repair, forming, bending, installation, and joining using diverse welding equipment. Given the broad scope of metal industrial items, welders need to be both versatile and highly skilled. Learn more.
Discover the Electrical Trades |
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Construction Electrician
A construction electrician plans, installs, repairs, and maintains electrical fixtures and systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. They guarantee the safety and functionality of crucial electrical components used daily by households and businesses. Electricians troubleshoot, repair, and reinstall systems as needed, with expertise in safely removing and assessing electrical services for future use. Learn more.
Industrial Electrician
An industrial electrician strategically installs, tests, inspects, troubleshoots, and maintains essential electrical equipment crucial for the functioning of commercial and industrial enterprises. This encompasses motors, generators, pumps, lighting systems, and associated controls. They conduct preventive maintenance and maintain meticulous records. Learn more
Instrumentation & Control Technician
An industrial instrument mechanic installs, inspects, removes, repairs, and replaces various items including sensors, indicators, tubing, and wiring. They also handle x-ray equipment, closed-circuit television systems, monitoring and alarm systems, gas analysis equipment, and other lab equipment. Learn more.
Power Electrician
A power electrician is certified to install, test, repair, and maintain electrical equipment in generating and converter stations as well as substations, essential for electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and conversion. Safety is paramount due to the inherent hazards of electricity. Power electricians operate both indoors and outdoors, servicing structures like generating stations and substations. Maintenance tasks may involve working at various heights, necessitating the use of bucket trucks or ladders. Learn more.
