Summary Apprentice Automotive Machinist in the Cape Breton Region
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Find key facts and figures about working as an apprentice automotive machinist. The following information is applicable to all Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors (NOC 72100).

Description

Machinists set up and operate a variety of machine tools to cut or grind metal, plastic or other materials to make or modify parts or products with precise dimensions. Machining and tooling inspectors inspect machined parts and tooling in order to maintain quality control standards. They are employed by machinery, equipment, motor vehicle, automotive parts, aircraft and other metal products manufacturing companies and by machine shops. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

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Requirements

College or apprenticeship

This occupation usually requires a college diploma (community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP), an apprenticeship training of 2 or more years, or experience working in a supervisory occupation.

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Wages

$28.35/hour

Median wage in Nova Scotia

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Prospects

Good

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Jobs

11 jobs

advertised in Nova Scotia

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Competencies

  • Troubleshooting
  • Operation and Control
  • Equipment and Tool Selection
  • Quality Control Testing
  • Product Design

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