tool and die maker

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Tool and die technology / technician

Work site environment

• Noisy

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
• 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

Computer and technology knowledge

• Mastercam CAD / CAM
• SolidWorks software

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

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year

Employment terms options

• Day
• Durée de l'emploi : Temporaire
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 30 hours per week