metal mouldmaker

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Dusty

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Tasks

• Compute dimensions, sizes, shapes and tolerances of workpieces
• Inspect final products
• Set up machine tools such as lathes, milling machines and grinders
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Tool and Die Maker Trade Certification
• Mould Maker Trade Certification
• Tool and Die Maker Red Seal Certificate

Metal mould-making experience

• Injection moulds

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools / equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety glasses / goggles

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is your current field of study?

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer