Job requirements Dairy Equipment Repairer in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a dairy equipment repairer in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Completion of secondary school and training courses or a vocational program is usually required.
  • Completion of a three- to four-year apprenticeship program or a combination of over five years of work experience and industry courses in industrial machinery repair or millwrighting is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
  • Textile machinery mechanics hired from other industries may require additional training in textile processes and experience as a textile manufacturing machinery operator.
  • Industrial mechanic (millwright) trade certification is available, but voluntary, in all provinces and territories.
  • Construction millwright trade certification is available, but voluntary, in Quebec and Ontario.
  • Industrial sewing machine mechanic trade certification is available, but voluntary, in Quebec.
  • Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified industrial mechanics or millwrights upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

Alberta

Job title Natural Gas Compression Technicians
Job title Industrial Construction Crew Supervisors
Job title Industrial Mechanics (millwrights)

British Columbia

Job title Industrial Mechanic (millwright)
Regulated
Regulatory body: Skilled Trades BC

Manitoba

Job title Industrial Mechanic
Regulated
Regulatory body: Apprenticeship Manitoba

New Brunswick

Job title Industrial Mechanic (millwright)

Northwest Territories

Job title Industrial Mechanic (millwright)

Nova Scotia

Job title Industrial Mechanic (millwright)
Regulated
Job title Pump Installer (Water Well Pump Installer)

Ontario

Job title Certified Road Supervisor
Regulated

Québec

Job title Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)
Regulated
Job title Millwright (construction)
Regulated
Job title Passenger Ropeway Mechanic
Job title Mechanical Conveyor Systems Mechanic

Saskatchewan

Job title Industrial Mechanic (millwright)

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Red Seal endorsement

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This occupation may be eligible for Red Seal endorsement across Canada

When you get a Red Seal endorsement on your trade certificate, it lets employers know that you meet the national qualification standards for workers in your trade. Learn more about the Red Seal endorsement.

Do you want to work in another province or territory?

If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.

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