Tool and die maker

Job Overview

Work Term:

Permanent, Language:
English,

Hours:

36 hours per week,

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate,

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Noisy, Dusty.

• Compute dimensions, sizes, shapes and tolerances of work pieces
• Inspect final products
• Set up machine tools such as lathes, milling machines and grinders
• Test prototypes and production tools
• Verify machined parts for conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments
• Program CNC machine tools
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
• Realize machine castings to make metal molds, core boxes and precisely shaped models
• Lay out, shape and assemble patterns of metal, wood, plastic and other materials from blueprints, models or templates
• Position, secure, measure and work metal stock or castings to lay out for machining
• Set up and operate conventional and computer controlled machine tools

• Metal mould-making experience
• Blow moulds
• Injection moulds
• Compression moulds
• Transfer moulds
• Pattern making experience
• Plastics pattern making
• Tool and die fabrication experience
• Gauge blocks
• Jigs and fixtures
• Metal cutting, forming or bending dies
• Compound or progressive transfer dies
• Forging die
• Extrusion dies

• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods

• Accurate
• Productive interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player

• Shift
• Night
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required