- builds, erects, repairs, tests and maintains boilers, tanks and pressure vessels
- performs structural and plate work on dust, air, gas, steam, oil, water and other liquid-tight pressure vessels
- develops a layout and plans work sequence
- lays out and marks materials
- shapes, cuts, fits, and welds metal
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- prepares and lays brick and other types of masonry to make and repair structures like walls, partitions, patios, arches, fireplaces and chimneys
- interprets drawings and blueprints, and calculates materials
- makes sure layers are level,
- spreads mortar over base or previous layer, and on one end of each brick
- lays bricks
- removes excess mortar after brick (or other material) is in place
- uses hammer, chisel or masonry saw to cut bricks to fit, as required
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- builds and repairs custom or production-type fixtures and furniture out of wood or substitute materials
- reads specifications and drawings
- makes layouts and patterns
- sets up and operates woodworking equipment
- cuts, shapes, moulds and assembles components of wood/wood substitutes
- sands wooden surfaces
- applies veneer, stain, polish or plastic laminates to finished surfaces
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- constructs, erects and repairs buildings and other structures made of wood/wood substitutes, steel and other materials
- reads blueprints and/or gets instructions from a supervisor
- selects materials
- plans work sequences and methods
- measures and marks materials to avoid mistakes or omissions
- cuts, shapes, and joins materials with nails, screws, bolts or glue
- checks completed units to ensure that they meet requirements for being level, square, and the correct shape/size
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- places and finishes concrete structures like floors, driveways, sidewalks, curbs, and bridge decks
- applies various finishes to concrete surfaces
- repairs, waterproofs, and restores concrete surfaces
- uses dry pack grouting and epoxy materials
- cures concrete
- places and spreads wet concrete into forms
- levels and smooths surface, rounds the edges, and controls surface cracking with joints or grooves
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- prepares and cleans up construction sites
- moves materials and equipment
- performs demolition, excavation and compaction activities
- handles/distributes materials
- excavates, backfills, and compacts subgrade
- places, consolidates, and protects case-in-place concrete/masonry structures
- installs sewer/water mains
- assembles and dismantles temporary structures at construction sites
- drills and blasts rock
- demolishes buildings
- sorts, cleans, and piles salvaged materials
- breaks up concrete or pavement
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- services and operates equipment used to move machinery, materials and other large objects
- services and operates booms mounted on crawlers or wheeled frames
- manipulates a number of petals and levers to rotate or elevate the crane, boom, or loadlines
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- installs, alters, repairs, replaces and maintains electrical systems and equipment for things like heat, light, power, control, and alarms
- reads and interprets drawings and specifications
- prepares and installs wires, conduits, and fittings
- feeds wires through holes in walls and floors
- maintains and installs control/distribution equipment
- installs data cables
- forms and tests circuits
- installs and maintains fibre optic systems
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- installs, modifies, services and repairs elevators, personnel and man-hoists, moving walkways, stagelifts, escalators and related equipment
- may specialize in construction, maintenance, or repair
- reads and interprets blueprints
- does preparatory construction work
- assembles, installs and connects various components
- wires electrical components
- troubleshoots and performs preventative maintenance
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- installs, repairs and replaces various types of floorcovering or wall coverings made of carpet or vinyl
- inspects and prepares subfloor
- determines placement of seams or joints
- estimates quantity and cost of materials
- measures and cuts materials
- places and fastens foam/rubber pad on floors for carpet
- joins pieces and fastens edges of carpet around perimeter
- applies adhesive and installs sheet goods/tile
- replaces damaged portions of covering
- removes/replaces baseboards and trim if necessary
- covers stairs with carpet or vinyl
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- sizes, installs, tests, adjusts and services natural gas and propane equipment
- determines size and type of pipe, equipment, appliances and devices
- selects materials
- measures, assembles and prepares pipe
- installs vents and flues
- connects gas-consuming appliances
- tests and replaces defective equipment or components
- starts or adjusts new or repaired equipment
- prepares reports
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- installs and services pipeline systems that transport natural gas
- interprets prints and specifications
- installs and maintains anti-corrosion protection in steel and aluminium pipes
- locates underground systems and checks for leaks
- performs routine maintenance
- operates/maintains regulating, measuring, and odorizing facilities
- provides information about distribution systems
- observes excavations for lines
- investigates leaks
- exposes and repairs damaged lines
- keeps records of work and condition of lines
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- cuts and installs glass and aluminium for various applications
- reads and interprets drawings and specifications
- measures openings
- prepares and installs glass panes
- weatherproofs joints
- assembles and installs aluminium parts
- assembles, fabricates, fits, and attaches architectural metal/substitutes
- assembles and installs prefabricated glass units or products,
- replaces safety glass, windows, windshields, and other types of glass in furniture and other products.
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- installs, maintains and repairs various types of measuring and control instruments
- works with pneumatic, electronic, and microcomputer instruments
- consults manuals
- uses testing devices
- practices loss management
- consults and advises process operators
- trains apprentices
- maintains, repairs, or adjusts components
- removes and replaces defective components
- does risk assessments
- maintains and calibrates instruments according to specifications
- works with engineers on design
- installs and maintains instruments on new or existing equipment
- interprets and uses appropriate standards
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- applies, removes and repairs thermal and acoustical insulation
- reads and interprets drawings and specifications
- selects amount, type, and securing method of insulation
- prepares insulation and coverings
- installs vapour barriers and finishes surfaces
- removes or seals old asbestos insulation
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- fabricates, constructs and joins metal products like scaffolding, structural steel buildings, bridges, ornamental ironwork and pre-cast structures
- assembles components
- reinforces steel
- posts tension tendons
- installs conveyors and robotic equipment
- reconstructs existing structures
- reads blueprints and specifications
- organizes steel units
- erects and installs scaffolding and hoisting equipment
- assembles rigging to move heavy equipment
- attaches cables and directs crane operators
- positions steel units and inserts temporary fastenings
- checks alignment and permanently fastens components
- prepares and secures steel bars or mesh to reinforce concrete
- assembles and installs ornamental and structural ironwork and pre-cast components
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- assembles and installs frameworks for gypsum materials
- reads blueprints and looks at existing structure
- erects frameworks for walls, partitions, ceilings, and other shapes
- applies gypsum/metal lath and stucco wire for door/window frames, doors, and movable partitions
- cuts openings for wires, outlets, vents, and piping
- installs cornerbead or mesh around beams that will be plastered
- installs acoustical tile, ceiling hangers, or metal studs
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- sets up and operates machines for cutting and grinding metals, plastics, rubber textiles, fibreglass, and space-age alloys to make precise parts
- studies specifications, charts, drawings, or sample parts
- obtains dimensions and tolerances
- prepares materials
- sets up and operates tools, many of which are computerized
- assembles and verifies dimensions of parts
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- installs, maintains, repairs and troubleshoots stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment
- reads diagrams and drawings
- moves machinery and parts
- assembles parts
- aligns, tests, and adjusts parts
- performs maintenance
- troubleshoots controls
- does welding and fabrication
- maintains inventory of replacement parts
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- applies various finishes to interior and exterior surfaces
- estimates quantity of materials through measurements
- removes old coating by various means
- prepares surface for new coating
- applies undercoat
- does colour matching
- applies coating
- remains aware of product changes
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- plans, installs and services plumbing systems, fixtures, equipment and controls for transporting water, waste, gas, or hot liquids
- studies drawings and specifications
- cuts holes to accommodate piping
- selects, prepares, assembles and installs piping and accessories
- tests assembled systems for leaks
- installs storm and sanitation systems
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- installs, maintains, repairs and overhauls refrigeration and air conditioning systems
- uses blueprints or verbal instructions
- calibrates instruments
- starts, tests, and adjusts systems
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- prepares and applies coverings to roofs
- reads blueprints and specifications
- for flat roofs: applies vapour barrier or insulation, bitumen, roofing felt, plastic or rubber membranes, and flashing
- for sloped roofs: applies plastic coating or membranes, felt, and shingles made of asphalt, fibreglass, tile, slate, wood shakes, or metal, secures shingles and covers exposed nail heads
- inspects and repairs old or problematic roofs
- estimates costs and quantity of materials
- waterproofs roofs, basements, foundations, plaza decks and parkades
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- fabricates, installs, tests, maintains, inspects and repairs sprinkler and other fire-fighting systems
- reads and interprets drawings and specifications
- selects, arranges, and installs piping systems and accessories
- tests systems for leaks
- repairs system components
- prepares cost estimates
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- lays out, assembles, fabricates, maintains and repairs piping systems for water, steam, chemicals or fuel for heating, cooling, lubricating and other processes
- reads blueprints, drawings, and specifications
- makes sketches when necessary
- prepares, assembles, and installs various types of pipe and accessories
- tests systems for leaks
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- drafts diagrams used by steel fabricators or ironworkers
- interprets blueprints or instructions
- uses various computer applications
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- fabricates steel components for buildings, bridges and other load-bearing structures, and plates for tanks, boilers, pressure vessels and other products
- reviews and discusses drawings to determine materials
- prepares materials and patterns
- uses various types of equipment to manipulate steel
- assembles, fits, and fastens components
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- covers, repairs and decorates walls, floors and other surfaces using various types of tile and stone
- reinforces surface or builds underbase
- measures and marks surface to determine layout
- prepares covering materials
- prepares and applies adhesives
- installs material
- puts grout in joints
There is risk of exposure to fumes from the adhesives and dust from the covering materials.
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- sets up and operates various types of drilling rigs to drill residential, commercial and industrial water wells
- conducts environmental assessments
- records geological information
- assists in locating wells
- estimates costs
- lines well with protective casing
- develops, cleans and disinfects well
- reconstructs, cleans and redevelops old or contaminated wells or pumps
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- joins or severs metal in various types of materials and components
- makes metal parts
- welds parts, tools, machines and equipment via arc, gas, or resistance processes
- uses patterns, blueprints and layouts
- cleans, inspects, and shapes parts
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