- Other trades certificate or diploma
- or equivalent experience
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site setting
- Noisy
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Verify machined parts for conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments
- 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
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Tool and Die Maker Trade Certification
Experience and specialization
Patternmaking experience
- Metal patternmaking
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
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Handling heavy loads
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Standing for extended periods