ASSEMBLE PATH · ONTARIO TRADE 609C
Packaging Machine Mechanic
A Packaging Machine Mechanic performs some or all of the following:
NON-COMPULSORY IN ONTARIOINDUSTRIAL / MANUFACTURINGAPPRENTICESHIP INACTIVE
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WHY THE WORK MATTERS
Reliable packaging equipment protects product quality and keeps production flowing.
Packaging machine mechanics install, set up, maintain and troubleshoot filling, sealing, labelling, conveying and automated packaging equipment.
8,000 hoursgeneral apprenticeship duration
$71,180estimated 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
food and beverage plantspharmaceutical productionconsumer-goods factoriesdistribution and packaging facilitiesmachinery service companies
EVIDENCE BASE
Sources & verification
Regulated, numerical and time-sensitive claims link to the authority used. Accessed and reviewed August 25, 2026.
Skilled Trades Ontario — Packaging Machine Mechanic ↗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