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Metal Fabricators build, assemble and repair products made of steel or other metals for use in a wide variety of manufacturing and construction industries. Their work is often intricate and highly precise, and they must be familiar with the properties of metal and know how to operate specialized metalworking machines. They can work for sheet metal fabrication and welding shops and for manufacturers of structural steel, boilers, heavy machinery and transportation equipment. They can also work for shipbuilding companies and for welding, ironwork and sheet metal work contractors. Metal fabrication is a good foundational skill to have in many rapidly evolving industries, such as aviation. 

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Heavy Equipment Operators operate heavy machinery such as heavy articulating rock trucks, loaders, excavators, backhoes, dozers and graders. These machines are used universally for all manner of heavy construction including earth moving, road building, mining, forestry, and mega projects. Heavy Equipment Operators may also be responsible for the basic maintenance of equipment, safety around equipment and the compliance of markers, grades and stakes.

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Steamfitter/Pipefitters lay out, assemble, fabricate, maintain, repair and service equipment and piping systems carrying water, steam, fluids, gases, chemicals and fuel in various systems such as heating, cooling, lubricating and process piping systems. They read and interpret drawings, specifications and codes to determine layout, type and size of pipe, and tools to use. They measure, cut, thread, groove, bend, solder, braze, assemble and install metal, plastic and fiberglass pipes, valves and fittings. As well, they must be able to join and secure pipe sections of related equipment, and they also check systems for leaks. Steamfitters/Pipefitters also do general maintenance work including replacement of worn components.

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Industrial Electricians inspect, install, test, troubleshoot, repair, and service industrial electrical equipment and associated electrical and electronic controls. Service includes calibration and preventative/predictive maintenance. They are employed by maintenance departments of plants, mines, smelters, oil and gas operations, mills, shipyards, utility companies, manufacturing facilities and other industrial establishments. Some are employed by electrical contractors

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Construction Electricians plan, design, assemble, install, alter, repair, inspect, verify, commission, connect, operate, maintain and decommission electrical systems. Electrical systems provide heating, lighting, power, alarm, security, communication and control in residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, transportation, marine and entertainment environments.

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Carpenters build and repair a vast array of structures made of wood, wood-substitutes and other materials. Many works for construction companies, contractors and maintenance departments, while others are self-employed. They assemble and erect forms for concrete, wood and metal frame construction and use plans and instruments to prepare for excavating and shoring. On smaller projects, they direct concrete placement and install exterior and interior finish materials such as siding, doors, windows and cabinets.

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Boom Truck Operators (Stiff Boom Unlimited Tonnage) operate a truck-mounted hydraulic stiff boom crane with capacity of over 40 tonnes. They perform lifts and hoists, place and secure loads, set up and take down cranes and plan lifts and various crane procedures. 

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Boom Truck Operators (Folding Boom Unlimited Tonnage) operate a truck-mounted folding boom crane with capacity over 22 tonnes to perform lifts and hoists. They place and secure loads, set up and take down the crane, and plan lifts and crane procedures.