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Welder
Welders join and repair metal using processes such as stick, MIG, TIG, and flux-cored arc welding, working to a specified procedure and often to a formal qualification test. The trade rewards steady hand control and preparation, since fit-up, cleanliness, and heat management usually determine whether a weld passes inspection. Work ranges from shop fabrication to structural and pressure work on site.
ApprenticeshipSkilled trades, maintenance and repair
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Sheet metal worker
Sheet metal workers lay out, fabricate, and install ducting, flashings, roofing, cladding, and fabricated metal components. The trade combines shop work on brakes, shears, and rollers with site installation and hanging. Pattern development and layout are central, because a flat pattern has to fold into the shape the drawing specifies.
ApprenticeshipSkilled trades, maintenance and repair
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Millwright
Millwrights install, align, maintain, and rebuild industrial machinery: pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, turbines, presses, and the drives that connect them. Precision alignment and bearing work are core to the trade, because a shaft that is out by a small amount will destroy couplings and seals over time. Much of the work happens during shutdowns or in response to a breakdown.
ApprenticeshipSkilled trades, maintenance and repair
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Boilermaker
Boilermakers fabricate, erect, and repair boilers, pressure vessels, tanks, and heavy plate structures. The work is heavy, code-governed, and frequently carried out inside vessels or at height during plant outages. Rigging, layout, cutting, fitting, and welding are all part of the same job.
ApprenticeshipSkilled trades, maintenance and repair
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Structural ironworker
Structural ironworkers erect the steel frames of buildings, bridges, and industrial structures, and place the reinforcing steel that concrete is poured around. The work is outdoors, at height, and coordinated closely with crane operations, so rigging knowledge and fall protection discipline are inseparable from the trade. Accuracy matters because a frame out of plumb is expensive to correct.
ApprenticeshipSkilled trades, maintenance and repair
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Glazier
Glaziers cut, handle, and install glass and glazed systems: windows, doors, storefronts, curtain wall, mirrors, and shower enclosures. Handling is a defining part of the job, since panels are heavy, awkward, and unforgiving of a dropped edge. Weatherproofing and sealing are as important as the glass itself, because a badly sealed unit leaks and fails.
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Insulator
Insulators apply thermal, acoustic, and fire-stopping insulation to pipework, ductwork, vessels, and building elements, then finish it with jacketing or cladding. The work is measurement-heavy and pattern-based, particularly around fittings and valves. Because older buildings and plant may contain asbestos or other hazardous materials, controlled removal and respiratory protection are part of the trade.
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Roofer
Roofers install and repair roof coverings and the layers beneath them, working with shingles, membranes, metal, tile, and built-up systems. It is outdoor, weather-dependent work carried out at height, and fall protection is central rather than incidental. Diagnosing an existing leak is often harder than installing new covering, because water travels before it shows.
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Painter and decorator
Painters and decorators prepare surfaces and apply paint, coatings, wallcoverings, and finishes to buildings and structures. Preparation is the bulk of the work: filling, sanding, masking, and priming decide how the finish looks and how long it lasts. Industrial and marine coatings work is a distinct branch with its own surface preparation and inspection requirements.
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Floor covering installer
Floor covering installers fit carpet, vinyl, laminate, engineered wood, and resilient flooring over prepared subfloors. Subfloor preparation and moisture testing take up much of the job, because a floor laid over a substrate that is uneven or damp will telegraph, lift, or fail. Layout planning determines where seams and transitions land in the finished room.
ApprenticeshipSkilled trades, maintenance and repair
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Automotive service technician
Automotive service technicians diagnose, service, and repair cars and light trucks across engine, driveline, brake, suspension, electrical, and electronic systems. Modern vehicles are heavily networked, so scan tools, wiring diagrams, and manufacturer procedures matter as much as hand tools. Explaining a diagnosis clearly to a customer or service advisor is part of the job.
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Auto body repair technician
Auto body repair technicians restore damaged vehicles to their structural and cosmetic condition, straightening or replacing panels and structural sections and refinishing the result. The work combines measurement-driven structural repair on a bench or frame rack with the eye-and-hand craft of panel shaping, filling, and paint matching. Mixed materials such as aluminium and high-strength steel each have their own approved repair methods.
ApprenticeshipSkilled trades, maintenance and repair
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Heavy-duty equipment technician
Heavy-duty equipment technicians maintain and repair the diesel-powered machines used in construction, mining, forestry, and agriculture: excavators, loaders, dozers, haul trucks, and similar equipment. The systems are large and high-energy, spanning diesel engines, hydraulics, powertrains, and electronic controls. A lot of the work happens in the field, at the machine, in whatever weather the site has.
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Small engine mechanic
Small engine mechanics service and repair the engines and drive systems in equipment such as mowers, chainsaws, generators, motorcycles, snowmobiles, and personal watercraft. The work is bench-based and varied, since the shop sees many different makes and a mix of two-stroke, four-stroke, and increasingly battery-electric machines. Workload in many shops follows the seasons the equipment is used in.
Certificate or college diplomaSkilled trades, maintenance and repair
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Aircraft maintenance engineer
Aircraft maintenance engineers inspect, service, repair, and certify aircraft and their systems so they can be released back to service. The trade is documentation-driven: every task is done to an approved procedure and recorded, and the certifying signature carries legal weight. Work is regulated by the national aviation authority and often runs on shifts around flight schedules.
Certificate or college diplomaSkilled trades, maintenance and repair
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Marine service technician
Marine service technicians maintain and repair boats and their engines, drives, electrical systems, and onboard equipment. Saltwater and constant vibration make corrosion and fatigue everyday problems, and a fault at sea has different consequences than one on a driveway. Work happens in yards, at docks, and sometimes on the water during sea trials.
Certificate or college diplomaSkilled trades, maintenance and repair
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Appliance repair technician
Appliance repair technicians diagnose and repair domestic and commercial appliances such as washers, dryers, refrigerators, dishwashers, and cooking equipment. Most of the work is in customers' homes or premises, so the job is as much about access, tidiness, and clear explanation as it is about the fault. Sealed refrigeration repairs bring additional handling requirements.
Certificate or college diplomaSkilled trades, maintenance and repair
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Elevator mechanic
Elevator mechanics install, maintain, test, and repair elevators, escalators, and other elevating devices. The trade sits at the intersection of mechanical, electrical, and control systems, and it is governed by safety codes and periodic inspection because the equipment carries the public. Entrapment and breakdown callouts mean on-call rotations are common.
ApprenticeshipSkilled trades, maintenance and repair
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Powerline technician
Powerline technicians build and maintain the overhead and underground networks that distribute electricity from substations to customers. The work is outdoors in all weather, at height or in trenches, and around conductors that can be energised at high voltage. Storm restoration means unpredictable hours and long shifts when the network is damaged.
ApprenticeshipSkilled trades, maintenance and repair
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Locksmith
Locksmiths install, repair, rekey, and open mechanical and electronic locking hardware for homes, businesses, and vehicles. The trade blends fine mechanical work with security judgement, because verifying that someone is entitled to access is as much a part of the job as opening the door. Many locksmiths also work on access control, safes, and master key systems.
Certificate or college diplomaSkilled trades, maintenance and repair
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Facilities maintenance technician
Facilities maintenance technicians keep buildings and their systems working, covering a broad mix of plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry, and general repair tasks. The role is defined by breadth rather than depth: the technician handles what they are competent and permitted to do, and calls in a licensed trade for the rest. Planned maintenance rounds sit alongside a steady stream of reactive requests.
Varies by employer or jurisdictionSkilled trades, maintenance and repair
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Custodian
Custodians keep buildings clean, stocked, secure, and safe to occupy, working in schools, hospitals, offices, and public facilities. Beyond routine cleaning, the role usually includes minor repairs, setting up rooms, clearing snow or waste, and being the person who notices when something in the building is wrong. Shifts are often early, late, or overnight so the work does not disrupt occupants.
Short course or on-the-job trainingSkilled trades, maintenance and repair
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Long-haul truck driver
Long-haul truck drivers move freight between cities, regions, or countries in tractor-trailers, often spending consecutive nights away from home. Alongside driving, the job involves inspecting the vehicle, securing and documenting the load, and keeping hours-of-service and border paperwork in order. The working day is shaped by delivery windows, weather, and traffic rather than by office hours.
Short course or on-the-job trainingSupply chain, transport and logistics
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Delivery driver
Delivery drivers run local routes with many stops, moving parcels, food, or trade supplies from a depot or store to customers. The work combines driving with repeated loading, lifting, and doorstep contact, and is tracked closely through handheld scanning devices. Most drivers return to the same depot at the end of a shift rather than staying away overnight.
Short course or on-the-job trainingSupply chain, transport and logistics