toolmaker

Overview

Languages

English or French

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

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

Additional information

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

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Night shift premium