{"id":6,"date":"2017-02-23T01:15:35","date_gmt":"2017-02-23T01:15:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/?page_id=6"},"modified":"2026-11-10T23:17:06","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T23:17:06","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-overflow:visible;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-1 article\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-1\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Hiring Standards Article<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:48%; margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><div class=\"c-66 tve_empty_dropzone tcb-flex-col\" data-css=\"tve-u-15827011ced\">\n<div class=\"thrv_paste_content thrv_wrapper tve_empty_dropzone\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-221\" src=\"http:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/elementary-product-small.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"124\" height=\"150\" \/>Learn why manufacturers are turning to \u201chands On\u201d troubleshooting simulation testing prior to hire.<\/p>\n<p>In this manufacturing educational article, you will learn:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"\">\n<li class=\"\" data-unit=\"px\">How leaders get the data they need for making smart hiring decisions<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-unit=\"px\">The accuracy and validation testing factors of the simulator technology based on scientific researches<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-unit=\"px\">Results, returns and gains made at specific manufacturing companies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:48%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\">\n<div class=\"wpcf7 no-js\" id=\"wpcf7-f153-o1\" lang=\"en-US\" dir=\"ltr\" data-wpcf7-id=\"153\">\n<div class=\"screen-reader-response\"><p role=\"status\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\"><\/p> <ul><\/ul><\/div>\n<form action=\"\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6#wpcf7-f153-o1\" method=\"post\" class=\"wpcf7-form init\" aria-label=\"Contact form\" novalidate=\"novalidate\" data-status=\"init\">\n<fieldset class=\"hidden-fields-container\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7\" value=\"153\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_version\" value=\"6.1.6\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_locale\" value=\"en_US\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_unit_tag\" value=\"wpcf7-f153-o1\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_container_post\" value=\"0\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_posted_data_hash\" value=\"\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_recaptcha_response\" value=\"\" \/>\n<\/fieldset>\n<p><label> Your Name<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-name\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"your-name\" \/><\/span> <\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label> Email Address<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-email\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-email wpcf7-validates-as-required wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-email\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"email\" name=\"your-email\" \/><\/span> <\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label> Company Name<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"company-name\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"company-name\" \/><\/span> <\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label> Phone Number<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"phone\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"phone\" \/><\/span> <\/label>\n<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear:both\">\n<\/div>\n<p><input class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-submit has-spinner\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Get Your Free Copy\" \/>\n<\/p><p style=\"display: none !important;\" class=\"akismet-fields-container\" data-prefix=\"_wpcf7_ak_\"><label>&#916;<textarea name=\"_wpcf7_ak_hp_textarea\" cols=\"45\" rows=\"8\" maxlength=\"100\"><\/textarea><\/label><input type=\"hidden\" id=\"ak_js_1\" name=\"_wpcf7_ak_js\" value=\"66\"\/><script>\ndocument.getElementById( \"ak_js_1\" ).setAttribute( \"value\", ( new Date() ).getTime() );\n<\/script>\n<\/p><div class=\"fusion-alert alert custom alert-custom fusion-alert-center wpcf7-response-output awb-alert-native-link-color alert-dismissable awb-alert-close-boxed\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-border-top-left-radius:0px;--awb-border-top-right-radius:0px;--awb-border-bottom-left-radius:0px;--awb-border-bottom-right-radius:0px;\" role=\"alert\"><div class=\"fusion-alert-content-wrapper\"><span class=\"fusion-alert-content\"><\/span><\/div><button type=\"button\" class=\"close toggle-alert\" data-dismiss=\"alert\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"modal-footer\"><button class=\"fusion-button button-default button-medium button default medium\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\">Close<\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:72px;--awb-padding-bottom:72px;--awb-padding-top-small:56px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:56px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-justify-content-space-between fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_3_5 3_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-right:4%;--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:60%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.2%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.2%;--awb-width-medium:60%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.2%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.2%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:32px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-bottom:16px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:12px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:42px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.15;\">Hands-On assessments for manufacturing &amp; skilled trades<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"--awb-font-size:19px;--awb-line-height:1.65;\"><p>OptiTest puts candidates and employees on a mechanical or electrical troubleshooting simulator and shows you, in under two hours, who has the mechanical aptitude or electrical competencies to perform on the job.<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-large button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:8px;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/demonstration\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Request a demo<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"--awb-font-size:16px;--awb-line-height:1.65;--awb-margin-top:14px;\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/how-it-works\/\">See how the testing works<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_2_5 2_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:40%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.8%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.8%;--awb-width-medium:40%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.8%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:4.8%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:32px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:2px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1670\" height=\"1114\" alt=\"OptiTest mechanical troubleshooting simulator\" title=\"Mechanical Simulator\" src=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Mechanical-simulator.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-48\" srcset=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Mechanical-simulator-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Mechanical-simulator-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Mechanical-simulator-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Mechanical-simulator-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Mechanical-simulator-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Mechanical-simulator.jpg 1670w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:28px;--awb-padding-bottom:28px;--awb-padding-top-small:24px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:24px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-justify-content-space-between fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;--awb-font-size:14px;--awb-line-height:1.65;\"><p>Some of our customers<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-carousel fusion-image-carousel-auto fusion-image-carousel-1\"><div class=\"awb-carousel awb-swiper awb-swiper-carousel awb-carousel--carousel awb-swiper-dots-position-bottom\" data-layout=\"carousel\" data-autoplay=\"yes\" data-autoplayspeed=\"2500\" data-autoplaypause=\"no\" data-loop=\"yes\" data-columns=\"5\" data-columnsmedium=\"1\" data-columnssmall=\"1\" data-itemmargin=\"13\" data-itemwidth=\"180\" data-touchscroll=\"no\" data-freemode=\"no\" data-imagesize=\"auto\" data-scrollitems=\"1\" data-centeredslides=\"no\" data-rotationangle=\"50\" data-depth=\"100\" data-speed=\"500\" data-shadow=\"no\" data-pagination=\"bullets\" style=\"--awb-dots-align:center;\"><div class=\"swiper-wrapper awb-image-carousel-wrapper fusion-flex-align-items-center\"><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/atlantic.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/atlantic-200x108.jpg 200w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/atlantic-400x215.jpg 400w, 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https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Maple-Leaf.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 928px) 210px, (min-width: 856px) 262px, (min-width: 784px) 349px, (min-width: 712px) 524px, (min-width: 640px) 712px, \" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Carlsberg.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Carlsberg-200x108.jpg 200w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Carlsberg-400x215.jpg 400w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Carlsberg-600x323.jpg 600w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Carlsberg.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 928px) 210px, (min-width: 856px) 262px, (min-width: 784px) 349px, (min-width: 712px) 524px, (min-width: 640px) 712px, \" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/gsk-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/gsk-1-200x108.jpg 200w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/gsk-1-400x215.jpg 400w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/gsk-1-600x323.jpg 600w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/gsk-1.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 928px) 210px, (min-width: 856px) 262px, (min-width: 784px) 349px, (min-width: 712px) 524px, (min-width: 640px) 712px, \" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tc.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tc-200x108.jpg 200w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tc-400x215.jpg 400w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tc-600x323.jpg 600w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tc.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 928px) 210px, (min-width: 856px) 262px, (min-width: 784px) 349px, (min-width: 712px) 524px, (min-width: 640px) 712px, \" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/permacon.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/permacon-200x108.jpg 200w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/permacon-400x215.jpg 400w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/permacon-600x323.jpg 600w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/permacon.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 928px) 210px, (min-width: 856px) 262px, (min-width: 784px) 349px, (min-width: 712px) 524px, (min-width: 640px) 712px, \" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/kruger-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/kruger-1-200x108.jpg 200w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/kruger-1-400x215.jpg 400w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/kruger-1-600x323.jpg 600w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/kruger-1.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 928px) 210px, (min-width: 856px) 262px, (min-width: 784px) 349px, (min-width: 712px) 524px, (min-width: 640px) 712px, \" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/loreal-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/loreal-1-200x108.jpg 200w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/loreal-1-400x215.jpg 400w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/loreal-1-600x323.jpg 600w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/loreal-1.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 928px) 210px, (min-width: 856px) 262px, (min-width: 784px) 349px, (min-width: 712px) 524px, (min-width: 640px) 712px, \" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dare-logo-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dare-logo-1-200x108.jpg 200w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dare-logo-1-400x215.jpg 400w, 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https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MSC.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 928px) 210px, (min-width: 856px) 262px, (min-width: 784px) 349px, (min-width: 712px) 524px, (min-width: 640px) 712px, \" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Hood-Packaging.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Hood-Packaging-200x108.jpg 200w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Hood-Packaging-400x215.jpg 400w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Hood-Packaging-600x323.jpg 600w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Hood-Packaging.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 928px) 210px, (min-width: 856px) 262px, (min-width: 784px) 349px, (min-width: 712px) 524px, (min-width: 640px) 712px, \" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Bimeda.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Bimeda-200x108.jpg 200w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Bimeda-400x215.jpg 400w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Bimeda-600x323.jpg 600w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Bimeda.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 928px) 210px, (min-width: 856px) 262px, (min-width: 784px) 349px, (min-width: 712px) 524px, (min-width: 640px) 712px, \" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Fischer.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Fischer-200x108.jpg 200w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Fischer-400x215.jpg 400w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Fischer-600x323.jpg 600w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Fischer.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 928px) 210px, (min-width: 856px) 262px, (min-width: 784px) 349px, (min-width: 712px) 524px, (min-width: 640px) 712px, \" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/white-birch.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/white-birch-200x108.jpg 200w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/white-birch-400x215.jpg 400w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/white-birch-600x323.jpg 600w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/white-birch.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 928px) 210px, (min-width: 856px) 262px, (min-width: 784px) 349px, (min-width: 712px) 524px, (min-width: 640px) 712px, \" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/danone-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/danone-1-200x108.jpg 200w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/danone-1-400x215.jpg 400w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/danone-1-600x323.jpg 600w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/danone-1.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 928px) 210px, (min-width: 856px) 262px, (min-width: 784px) 349px, (min-width: 712px) 524px, (min-width: 640px) 712px, \" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/paccar.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/paccar-200x108.jpg 200w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/paccar-400x215.jpg 400w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/paccar-600x323.jpg 600w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/paccar.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 928px) 210px, (min-width: 856px) 262px, (min-width: 784px) 349px, (min-width: 712px) 524px, (min-width: 640px) 712px, \" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"awb-swiper-button awb-swiper-button-prev\"><i class=\"awb-icon-angle-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"awb-swiper-button awb-swiper-button-next\"><i class=\"awb-icon-angle-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:72px;--awb-padding-bottom:72px;--awb-padding-top-small:56px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:56px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-justify-content-space-between fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-right:6%;--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:32px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-margin-bottom:16px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:12px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:46px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.15;\">$5,000 to $12,000 a year<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\" style=\"--awb-font-size:19px;--awb-line-height:1.65;--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);\"><p>The average productivity gain for each employee who passes our tests.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/results\/\">See how the math works<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:32px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-bottom:6px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:12px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:26px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.15;\">Under 2 hours<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\" style=\"--awb-font-size:17px;--awb-line-height:1.65;--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);\"><p>to identify the candidates and employees with high potential for technical performance.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:22px;margin-bottom:22px;width:100%;max-width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.25);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.25);border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-bottom:6px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:12px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:26px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.15;\">Since 2007<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\" style=\"--awb-font-size:17px;--awb-line-height:1.65;--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);\"><p>testing production and maintenance staff for manufacturers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:88px;--awb-padding-bottom:88px;--awb-padding-top-small:56px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:56px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-space-between fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-right:30%;--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:36px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:32px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-bottom:16px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:12px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:32px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.15;\">Assessments are administered on real manufacturing simulators<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\" style=\"--awb-font-size:17px;--awb-line-height:1.65;\"><p>Every test is standardized and timed. A certified testing administrator creates malfunctions in the simulator and the candidate has to resolve them in the most logical way, in the least time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:32px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:2px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1670\" height=\"1114\" alt=\"Mechanical aptitude test simulator\" title=\"Mechanical Simulator\" src=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Mechanical-simulator.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-48\" srcset=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Mechanical-simulator-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Mechanical-simulator-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Mechanical-simulator-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Mechanical-simulator-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Mechanical-simulator-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Mechanical-simulator.jpg 1670w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-bottom:16px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:12px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:22px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.15;\">Mechanical aptitude tests<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\" style=\"--awb-font-size:17px;--awb-line-height:1.65;\"><p>Measures mechanical, technical and troubleshooting potential, at several levels of difficulty for operators and mechanics.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For:<\/strong> machine operators and adjusters, set-up and service technicians, maintenance mechanics, millwrights, apprentices and electro-mechanical technicians.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/mechanical-aptitude-tests\/\">About the mechanical tests<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:32px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:2px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Electrical troubleshooting test simulator\" title=\"Electrical Simulator\" src=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Electrical-simulator300dpi.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-64\" srcset=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Electrical-simulator300dpi-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Electrical-simulator300dpi-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Electrical-simulator300dpi-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Electrical-simulator300dpi-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Electrical-simulator300dpi.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-bottom:16px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:12px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:22px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.15;\">Electrical troubleshooting tests<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\" style=\"--awb-font-size:17px;--awb-line-height:1.65;\"><p>Reproduces the functions of current industrial control panels and PLCs to measure the level of job expertise and identify technical development needs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For:<\/strong> electricians, electrical and electromechanical engineers, and instrumentation, control and automation systems technicians.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/electrical-tests\/\">About the electrical tests<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:88px;--awb-padding-bottom:88px;--awb-padding-top-small:56px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:56px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-justify-content-space-between fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_2_5 2_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:40%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.8%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.8%;--awb-width-medium:40%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.8%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:4.8%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:32px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:2px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1670\" height=\"2181\" alt=\"Candidate working on an OptiTest simulator\" title=\"Candidate in Action\" src=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Candidateinaction-2.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-71\" srcset=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Candidateinaction-2-200x261.jpg 200w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Candidateinaction-2-400x522.jpg 400w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Candidateinaction-2-600x784.jpg 600w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Candidateinaction-2-800x1045.jpg 800w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Candidateinaction-2-1200x1567.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Candidateinaction-2.jpg 1670w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_3_5 3_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-left:5%;--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:60%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.2%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.2%;--awb-width-medium:60%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.2%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.2%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:32px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-bottom:16px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:12px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:32px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.15;\">We come to your plant, on your schedule<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\" style=\"--awb-font-size:17px;--awb-line-height:1.65;\"><ol>\n<li><strong>Book a free online demo.<\/strong> A presentation of about 30 minutes for your human resources, production and maintenance leaders.<\/li>\n<li><strong>We bring the simulators to you.<\/strong> Our testing administrators travel to your plant, or candidates can be assessed at our Toronto-Etobicoke office.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Candidates troubleshoot real malfunctions.<\/strong> Standardized, timed tests matched to the role.<\/li>\n<li><strong>You receive a detailed report.<\/strong> With recommendations for selecting the best technical candidates.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/how-it-works\/\">How the testing works, step by step<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:88px;--awb-padding-bottom:88px;--awb-padding-top-small:56px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:56px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-justify-content-space-between fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-right:12%;--awb-padding-left:12%;--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;--awb-font-size:28px;--awb-line-height:1.35;--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color7);\"><p>\u201cOf the 33 hired operators who had successfully completed your test, only two are no longer employed by Aspamill.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;--awb-font-size:16px;--awb-line-height:1.65;\"><p><strong>Jean Rodrigue<\/strong>, Aspamill<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/results\/\">Read more client results<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-8 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:56px;--awb-padding-bottom:56px;--awb-padding-top-small:56px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:56px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-justify-content-space-between fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion_builder_column_3_5 3_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-right:4%;--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:60%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.2%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.2%;--awb-width-medium:60%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.2%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.2%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:32px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-9 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-bottom:16px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:12px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:28px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.15;\">Free article: why manufacturers test hands-on before they hire<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14\" style=\"--awb-font-size:17px;--awb-line-height:1.65;\"><ul>\n<li>How leaders get the data they need to make smart hiring decisions<\/li>\n<li>The accuracy and validation factors behind the simulator technology<\/li>\n<li>Results, returns and gains made at specific manufacturing companies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion_builder_column_2_5 2_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:40%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.8%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.8%;--awb-width-medium:40%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.8%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:4.8%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:32px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-large button-default fusion-button-default button-2 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:8px;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.article\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Get the free article<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-9 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:72px;--awb-padding-bottom:72px;--awb-padding-top-small:56px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:56px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-justify-content-space-between fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 fusion_builder_column_3_5 3_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-right:3%;--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:60%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.2%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.2%;--awb-width-medium:60%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.2%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.2%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:32px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-10 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-bottom:16px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:12px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:32px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.15;\">Watch the one-minute overview<\/h2><\/div><div 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class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"phone-number\" \/><\/span> <\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><input class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-submit has-spinner\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Request Demo\" \/>\n<\/p><p style=\"display: none !important;\" class=\"akismet-fields-container\" data-prefix=\"_wpcf7_ak_\"><label>&#916;<textarea name=\"_wpcf7_ak_hp_textarea\" cols=\"45\" rows=\"8\" maxlength=\"100\"><\/textarea><\/label><input type=\"hidden\" id=\"ak_js_2\" name=\"_wpcf7_ak_js\" value=\"138\"\/><script>\ndocument.getElementById( \"ak_js_2\" ).setAttribute( \"value\", ( new Date() ).getTime() );\n<\/script>\n<\/p><div class=\"fusion-alert alert custom alert-custom fusion-alert-center wpcf7-response-output awb-alert-native-link-color alert-dismissable awb-alert-close-boxed\" 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fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-16 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-12 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Skilled Trades Pre-employment Testing<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hiring for skilled trades and manufacturing\u00a0 roles is most effective when resumes and interviews are supported by objective testing. At OptiTest, we help employers strengthen the hiring process with skilled trades and manufacturing pre-employment testing designed for industrial\u00a0 environments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our simulator-based assessment processes help employers measure mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting ability, electrical reasoning, and other hard skills needed for technical positions. Whether you are hiring machine operators, maintenance staff, millwrights, service technicians, apprentices, or electrical and electromechanical personnel, OptiTest gives you a better way to evaluate candidate ability before making a hiring decision.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During standardized and timed tests, candidates are asked to resolve malfunctions in the most logical and efficient way possible. This allows employers to measure how a person may perform when working with machines, tools, electrical systems, and industrial procedures. It also gives employers useful evaluation data to support selection, identify potential, and reduce the cost of a new hire. For employers facing a skills shortage, this kind of testing adds an important step to the hiring process.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-17 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" 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fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-18 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-6 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" title=\"Photo-10-operateur\" src=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Photo-10-operateur.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Photo-10-operateur-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Photo-10-operateur-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Photo-10-operateur-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Photo-10-operateur-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Photo-10-operateur.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-19 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-13 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Evaluate Technical Skills For Industrial Hiring With OptiTest<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-16\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A strong technical assessment helps employers measure the industrial skills that are vital to safe, successful operations. At OptiTest, our simulator-based testing helps employers understand how candidates perform in job-related conditions and identify key strengths for the role. We are here to support better hiring decisions, help you prepare for future needs, and ensure each addition to the team is ready to succeed. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/contact\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today to find out how our assessments can help you identify potential and boost productivity.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-12 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:80px;--awb-padding-bottom:60px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-20 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-14 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Industrial Skills Assessments for Confident Skilled Trades Hiring<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-17\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When hiring for manufacturing, maintenance, automation, and other industrial roles, employers need a clear way to evaluate real job-ready skills. OptiTest provides skilled trades pre-employment testing and industrial skills assessment for hiring to help organizations make more confident workforce decisions. Our technical skills assessment for hiring measures practical ability, troubleshooting performance, and overall readiness before a final selection is made. With industrial workforce skills testing, pre-hire testing for skilled trades, and a reliable industrial recruitment assessment process, employers can better identify candidates who are prepared for workplace demands. OptiTest also supports role-specific evaluations, including a PLC assessment test, to assess automation, controls, and electrical troubleshooting skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-21 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" 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https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Pic1-800x447.jpg 800w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Pic1-1200x670.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Pic1.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-13 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:80px;--awb-padding-bottom:60px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-22 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-15 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;\">Frequently Asked Questions About Skilled Trades and manufacturing Pre Employment Testing<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:30px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:10px;--awb-padding-bottom:10px;--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:16px;--awb-content-font-size:16px;--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:#f9f9f9;--awb-border-color:#cccccc;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-divider-color:#e0dede;--awb-divider-hover-color:#e0dede;--awb-icon-color:#ffffff;--awb-title-color:#313d7b;--awb-content-color:#3d3d3d;--awb-icon-box-color:#333333;--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:#313d7b;--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:400;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-font-size:18px;--awb-title-line-height:1.5;--awb-content-font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;--awb-content-font-style:normal;--awb-content-font-weight:400;\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-6-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-bbb9f459f32027014 fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#313d7b;--awb-content-color:#3d3d3d;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_bbb9f459f32027014\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"bbb9f459f32027014\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6-1\" data-target=\"#bbb9f459f32027014\" href=\"#bbb9f459f32027014\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-angle-up fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-angle-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is skilled trades and manufacturing pre-employment testing at OptiTest?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"bbb9f459f32027014\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_bbb9f459f32027014\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skilled trades and manufacturing pre-employment testing at OptiTest are structured industrial skills assessments on simulators for hiring that help employers measure whether a candidate has the technical ability, mechanical aptitude, industrial tool comprehension, and problem-solving skills needed for a specific job. As a technical skills assessment for hiring, OptiTest\u2019s mechanical and electrical aptitude tests add objective data to the hiring process before a final hiring decision is made.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-8d284c55c117f25ad fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#313d7b;--awb-content-color:#3d3d3d;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_8d284c55c117f25ad\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"8d284c55c117f25ad\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6-1\" data-target=\"#8d284c55c117f25ad\" href=\"#8d284c55c117f25ad\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-angle-up fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-angle-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Why are skills assessments important when hiring for skilled trades and manufacturing roles?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"8d284c55c117f25ad\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_8d284c55c117f25ad\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skills assessments are important because it helps employers evaluate whether a candidate has the skills needed to perform safely and successfully in an industrial environment. Industrial workforce skills testing improves candidate selection, benchmark employees for machine assignments and future promotions, supports workplace safety, and reduces employee turnover by helping employers identify the right fit for the role. It also allows employers to use a more reliable industrial recruitment assessment process when hiring for skilled trades and manufacturing positions.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-792378482ca08e154 fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#313d7b;--awb-content-color:#3d3d3d;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_792378482ca08e154\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"792378482ca08e154\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6-1\" data-target=\"#792378482ca08e154\" href=\"#792378482ca08e154\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-angle-up fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-angle-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How does pre-employment testing improve the hiring process?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"792378482ca08e154\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_792378482ca08e154\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pre-hire testing for skilled trades improves the hiring process by giving employers a clearer and more objective way to measure ability before making a final decision. It tells employers whether or not a candidate is equipped to perform on the manufacturing floor.\u00a0 OptiTest improves the hiring process by giving employers a clearer way to measure ability before making a final decision. It can help review mechanical and electrical aptitude, soft skills, industrial tools abilities, and troubleshooting performance in a more consistent and job-related way.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-76465361c72e0cec9 fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#313d7b;--awb-content-color:#3d3d3d;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_76465361c72e0cec9\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"76465361c72e0cec9\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6-1\" data-target=\"#76465361c72e0cec9\" href=\"#76465361c72e0cec9\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-angle-up fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-angle-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Why do mechanical and electrical aptitude matter in skilled trades and manufacturing hiring?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"76465361c72e0cec9\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_76465361c72e0cec9\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mechanical aptitude and electrical competencies matter because many skilled trades roles require candidates to work with machines, tools, electrical systems, and technical procedures in real job conditions. Employers need people who can identify issues, troubleshoot malfunctions, and apply practical knowledge on the job. For technical positions, OptiTest\u2019s aptitude and competency tests\u00a0 measure manufacturing abilities, potential, and readiness to perform successfully. In automation and controls roles, a PLC electrical assessment test can also help employers evaluate job-specific troubleshooting and system knowledge.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-e88d17241af60b623 fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#313d7b;--awb-content-color:#3d3d3d;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_e88d17241af60b623\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e88d17241af60b623\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6-1\" data-target=\"#e88d17241af60b623\" href=\"#e88d17241af60b623\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-angle-up fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-angle-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do OptiTest\u2019s skilled trades and manufacturing assessments work?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"e88d17241af60b623\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_e88d17241af60b623\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OptiTest\u2019s skilled trades assessments use standardized and timed simulator tests to evaluate mechanical and electrical troubleshooting performance. 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