• Preparing oral and written reports including inventory requisitions
• Reading and interpreting technical literature, manufacturer's specifications, and engineering drawings
• Using and maintaining hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring equipment
• Setting up and using machine tools, such as lathes, drills, grinders, saws and hydraulic presses
• Identifying and using metals, alloys, and non-metallic materials
• Selecting and applying lubricants
• Welding, brazing, and soldering

• Secondary school diploma required; those past grade 10 can apply to OYAP
• While not mandatory, completion of a 6,000-hour apprenticeship, including a combination of on-the-job and in-school training, is recommended

• Generally 40 hours/week in shifts; strong possibility of overtime and weekend work
• Working with heavy tools in oily, greasy, and hot industrial environments
• Potential employers include motor vehicle parts manufacturers and machinery and equipment manufacturers

Apprentice wage increases with skill and experience. Fully qualified workers average $14.00-$18.00 per hour.