toolmaker

Education:

Other trades certificate or diploma.

Tasks:

• Inspect final products.
• Test prototypes and production tools.
• Instruct apprentices.
• 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.
• Set up and operate electrical discharge machines (EDM).
• 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.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Handling heavy loads.
• Manual dexterity.
• Attention to detail.
• Hand-eye co-ordination.

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Flexibility.
• Organized.
• Team player.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

• Morning.
• Day.
• Weekend.

Financial benefits:

Night shift premium.

Support for persons with disabilities:

Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities .

Support for newcomers and refugees:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees.

Support for youths:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.

Support for Veterans:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans .

Support for Indigenous people:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people.

Support for mature workers:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers .

Supports for visible minorities:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities.