PRODUCE PATH · ONTARIO TRADE 630B
Surface Mount Assembler
A Surface Mount Assembler may perform some of all of the following:
NON-COMPULSORY IN ONTARIOINDUSTRIAL / MANUFACTURING
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WHY THE WORK MATTERS
Tiny components placed correctly become the electronics modern systems rely on.
Surface mount assemblers set up and monitor electronics-production equipment, place and solder components, inspect boards and complete precise rework under ESD controls.
5,000 hoursgeneral apprenticeship duration
$40,960estimated 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
electronics contract manufacturerscommunications-equipment plantsmedical-device companiesaerospace and defence suppliersautomotive electronics facilities
EVIDENCE BASE
Sources & verification
Regulated, numerical and time-sensitive claims link to the authority used. Accessed and reviewed August 25, 2026.
Skilled Trades Ontario — Surface Mount Assembler ↗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