HELP PATH · ONTARIO TRADE 239B
Tool and Gauge Inspector
A Tool and Guage Inspector:
NON-COMPULSORY IN ONTARIOINDUSTRIAL / MANUFACTURINGAPPRENTICESHIP INACTIVE
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WHY THE WORK MATTERS
Independent measurement confirms that critical tooling will perform before production begins.
Tool and gauge inspectors verify new and reworked dies, gauges, jigs and fixtures using calibrated measurement, functional testing and documented acceptance criteria.
4,000 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
tool and die shopsautomotive and aerospace plantsprecision manufacturing facilitiesmetrology and calibration laboratoriesquality departments and supplier-inspection 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 — Tool and Gauge Inspector ↗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