tool and die maker

Education:

Other trades certificate or diploma. or equivalent experience.

Tasks:

• Compute dimensions, sizes, shapes and tolerances of workpieces .
• Inspect final products.
• Test prototypes and production tools.
• Verify machined parts for conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments.
• 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.
• Design tools, moulds, jigs and fixtures.

Tool and die fabrication experience:

• Gauge blocks.
• Jigs and fixtures.
• Metal cutting, forming or bending dies.
• Compound or progressive transfer dies.
• Extrusion dies.

Screening questions:

Do you have experience working in this field?.

Experience:

5 years or more.

Employment terms options:

• Day.
• Overtime available.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Disability benefits.
• Health care plan.
• Paramedical services coverage.

Financial benefits:

• Group insurance benefits.