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Light Rail Overhead Contact Systems Linepersons help ensure that light rail transit systems are working correctly. They are responsible for building and maintaining lighting systems, electrical track switch systems, contact conduct systems, and aerial feeder systems. This could mean working with any of the parts or equipment involved in the creation and maintenance of a light rail system, including conductors, switches, transducers, air compressors, track gauges, hydraulic presses, voltmeters, ammeters, puller-tensioner machines, and hoisting equipment.

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Locksmiths work in locksmith shops where they cut keys; sell new locks to customers; and install, repair, and replace locks. Some locksmiths may work with electronic security systems, traveling to the work site to install locks and security systems. In addition, some may specialize in vehicle locksmithing or installing and servicing safes and vaults used in banks.

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Machine-Tool Builders & Integrators build, assemble, and integrate components and systems on stand-alone and machine-tools on multi-station automated machine tool systems. These automated machine-tool systems are used in all sectors of manufacturing, including assembly, processing, and fabricating systems.

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Marine Engine Technicians test, diagnose, inspect, repair, and maintain boat engines and associated boat handling and systems equipment to ensure their effective use and safe operation.

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Metal Fabricators (Fitters) make and repair parts used in the construction of buildings, bridges, tanks, towers, boilers, pressure vessels, and other structures. They lay out, cut, and fabricate structural steel, plate, and different ferrous and non-ferrous metals used in the manufacturing and construction industries.

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Although much of electronics manufacturing is automated, the machines and equipment still need to be monitored to ensure they are operating correctly. Micro Electronics Manufacturers work with the automated equipment used to manufacture high technology integrated circuits and modules to make sure it is working correctly.

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Motive Power Machinists are skilled craftspeople that set up and operate precision metal cutting and grinding machines including lathes, milling machines, drills, shapers, boring mills and grinders. They may use this equipment to manufacture, install, operate, disassemble, re-condition, adjust, repair, or replace motor vehicle parts including engines, suspensions, flywheels, brake components, blocks, cylinder heads, crankshafts, and connecting rods.

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Motorcycle Technicians assemble, maintain, repair, and restore motorcycles and other multi-wheeled all-terrain vehicles that weigh less than 450 kilograms.

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The Mould Designer apprenticeship will only be granted to an individual who has successfully completed a Certificate of Qualification for Mould Maker (431A). In addition to a Certificate of Qualification, the candidate must have on-the-job experience as a journeyperson. Mould designers may specialize in any of the following: compression, transfer, blow, extrusion, thermal set injection, thermal plastic injection, vacuum, or die cast moulds.

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