HOW TO GET THERE
Typical pathway
A typical pathway starts with secondary school courses in shop, mechanics, electronics, or other hands-on technical subjects. Many students build skills through part-time work, volunteering, or entry-level jobs that involve tools, repairs, maintenance, or customer service. Employers may provide on-the-job training, and some roles may prefer postsecondary training or a related certificate or diploma, depending on the product being repaired and the employer. People usually learn to inspect items, replace worn parts, test and adjust equipment, and use hand or power tools safely. Requirements can vary by province, specialization, and workplace.
THE WORK
What you may do
Legacy duties
- Inspect products to determine the requirement for repair
- Repair or replace defective or worn out parts and components using hand, power or specially designed tools
- Test and adjust repaired products for proper functioning
- Perform routine maintenance
- May calibrate products using hand tools.