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The Mechanical Technician program equips students with essential knowledge and skills for careers as Mechanical Technicians or Industrial Mechanics (Millwrights). Graduates earn an Ontario College Diploma in Mechanical Technician upon finishing the program.
Industrial Mechanics (Millwrights) carry out various tasks, including:
Interpreting blueprints, diagrams, and schematic drawings to establish work methods.
Assembling, positioning, disassembling, and relocating industrial machinery like pumps, fans, tanks, conveyors, furnaces, and generators using hand/power tools based on layout plans.
Using lifting equipment to maneuver machinery components during installation, setup, and repairs.
Inspecting equipment to identify and diagnose operational issues.
Installing, diagnosing issues with, and servicing power transmission, vacuum, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Calibrating machinery and replacing faulty components.
Operating tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders to create parts for maintenance or machinery setup.
Performing routine maintenance including cleaning and lubricating equipment.
The program covers all in-school training levels needed for the Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Apprenticeship, preparing graduates to take exemption exams. This comprehensive training makes graduates appealing to employers considering apprenticeship registration.