PRODUCE PATH · ONTARIO TRADE 225F
Thin Film Technician
A Thin Film Technician works with:
NON-COMPULSORY IN ONTARIOINDUSTRIAL / MANUFACTURING
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WHY THE WORK MATTERS
Precisely controlled coatings change how optical and electronic surfaces perform.
Thin film technicians prepare substrates, operate vacuum-deposition systems, control coating recipes and inspect precision optical or electronic layers.
8,080 hoursgeneral apprenticeship duration
$56,000estimated 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
precision optics manufacturersphotonics and laser companiessemiconductor and sensor facilitiesaerospace and defence suppliersresearch and specialty-coating laboratories
EVIDENCE BASE
Sources & verification
Regulated, numerical and time-sensitive claims link to the authority used. Accessed and reviewed August 25, 2026.
Skilled Trades Ontario — Thin Film Technician ↗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