PRODUCE PATH · ONTARIO TRADE 410K
Motive Power Machinist
A Motive Power Machinist:
NON-COMPULSORY IN ONTARIOTRANSPORTATION / MOTIVE POWER
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WHY THE WORK MATTERS
Accurate machining gives worn engines and powertrain components a second working life.
Motive power machinists measure, machine and restore engine, transmission and drivetrain components to precise service specifications.
6,060 hoursgeneral apprenticeship duration
$60,000estimated median at 2,000 paid hours
Ontario tradenon-compulsory classification
EXPLORE IN ORDER
Four questions. One clearer next step.
WHERE THE WORK LIVES
Real settings for real work
engine rebuilding shopsautomotive and truck repair facilitiesheavy-equipment rebuild centresmarine and performance engine shopsfleet and remanufacturing operations
EVIDENCE BASE
Sources & verification
Regulated, numerical and time-sensitive claims link to the authority used. Accessed and reviewed August 25, 2026.
Skilled Trades Ontario — Motive Power Machinist ↗Official scope, duties, training and certificationGovernment of Canada Job Bank — Ontario wages ↗Ontario low, median and high employee wage benchmarkSkilled Trades Ontario — Start an apprenticeship ↗Eligibility, sponsors and registrationOntario — OYAP ↗High-school apprenticeship pathway