Toolmaker

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 1 to less than 7 months
**Work site environment**:

- Noisy
- Dusty
**Work setting**:

- In shop
**Tasks**:

- Compute dimensions and tolerances and set up machine tools
- Instruct apprentices
- Verify machined parts for conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments
- Program CNC machine tools
- Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
- Machine, fit and assemble castings and other parts to make metal moulds, cores boxes and precision models of required shape
- Inspect and test final products
- 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, operate and maintain a variety of conventional and computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools
**Patternmaking experience**:

- Metal patternmaking
- Production pattern equipment
- Plastics patternmaking
- Foundry match plate work
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Handling heavy loads
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Standing for extended periods
- Overtime required
**Personal suitability**:

- Accurate
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Team player
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 42 to 46 hours per week