Machinist

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Machinists set up and operate a variety of machine tools to precision cut, mill, turn, bore, drill or grind metal and similar materials into parts or products. They study specifications and drawings, calculate dimensions and tolerances, and then measure, set up and manufacture their projects.

You can also train to be a CNC machinist after you complete either your machinist or tool and die certification. A CNC machinist is someone who programs, sets up and operates metal-cutting computer numerical control machines.

Machinists are employed in machine shops, rail companies and by metal product, and farm machinery manufacturing and the aerospace industry.

Trade By-Law

Red Seal Occupational Standard
Apprenticeship
Trade Qualifier

Apprenticeship Overview

Annual Requirements
Technical training delivered by:
  • Red River College Polytechnic

1
Level
1,800
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
9
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
2
Level
1,800
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
8
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
3
Level
1,800
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
8
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
4
Level
1,800
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
8
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)

Training Standards

You must be a Manitoba resident to apply as a trade qualifier.

Challenging the Exam - Trades Qualification:

6
Years of Experience
10,800
Hours Required
Yes
Additional Practical Exam Required
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Red Seal Exam Information

Designated Trainers

Work Experience Form

Accredited Programs

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    Secondary Schools

    • Murdoch MacKay Collegiate

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Metals & Aerospace Technology Program

    • Technical Vocational High School

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Machine Shop Program
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    Post-Secondary Schools

    • Assiniboine College, School of Trades & Technology

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Industrial Metal Fabrication (Machine Shop Program)

    • Neeginan College of Applied Technology / CAHRD

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Machine Tool Technology

    • Red River College Polytechnic, Mech, Manufacturing & Materials

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Manufacturing Technician

    • Red River College Polytechnic, Mech, Manufacturing & Materials

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Precision Metal Machining
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