HOW TO GET THERE
Typical pathway
A typical pathway starts with a Canadian secondary school diploma, especially courses in math, drafting, shop, or technology. Some people move into this work through on-the-job training, a related college or vocational program, or an employer’s entry-level training. Early experience can include helping with machine operation, basic measuring, reading assembly drawings, and working with careful hand tools. In some workplaces, cleanroom procedures and specific equipment skills are taught on site. Requirements can vary by employer, province, and the type of parts being made.
THE WORK
What you may do
Legacy duties
- Operate and monitor process equipment including automatic and semi-automatic machines to fabricate electronic components, solder, clean, seal and stamp components and perform other process operations as specified
- Set up process equipment and adhere to cleanroom procedures as required.
SKILLS TO BUILD
Skills used in this Career
AccuracyAssembly DrawingsMental measurements/calculations