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What They Do |
 | Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics install and repair stationary industrial machinery. |
| Heavy-duty equipment mechanics repair and maintain construction, forestry, mining, material handling, and other heavy equipment. |
| Refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics install and repair refrigeration, central air conditioning, and combined cooling/heating systems in homes, businesses, and industry. |
| Railway carmen/women inspect and repair railway cars. |
| Aircraft mechanics maintain and repair aircraft structures and mechanical/hydraulic systems. |
| Aircraft inspectors inspect aircraft and aircraft systems to ensure they meet standards. |
| Machine fitters fit, assemble, and build heavy industrial machinery and transportation equipment. |
| Elevator constructors and mechanics install and repair freight/passenger elevators, escalators, and moving walkways. |
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Where They Find Work — Top Occupational Areas |
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| Transportation and warehousing |
12.0% |
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| Other services (except public administration) |
8.0% |
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| Wood product manufacturing |
5.0% |
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| Machinery manufacturing |
4.0% |
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| People in this group work in manufacturing industries and for utilities, construction contractors, retail organizations, railways, airlines, aircraft maintenance/overhaul companies, and other organizations. |
| The unionization rate (52%) is above the average (32%) for all occupations. |
| The highest concentrations (per 10,000 people) of are found in Alberta and Prince Edward Island while the lowest concentrations are in New Brunswick and Newfoundland. |
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