- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Work site environment
NoisyDusty
Tasks
Compute dimensions, sizes, shapes and tolerances of workpieces Inspect final productsSet up machine tools such as lathes, milling machines and grindersTest prototypes and production toolsVerify machined parts for conformance to specifications using precision measuring instrumentsProgram CNC machine toolsRead and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specificationsRealize machine castings to make metal molds, core boxes and precisely shaped modelsLay out, shape and assemble patterns of metal, wood, plastic and other materials from blueprints, models or templatesPosition, secure, measure and work metal stock or castings to lay out for machiningSet up and operate conventional and computer controlled machine tools
Metal mould-making experience
Blow mouldsInjection mouldsCompression mouldsTransfer moulds
Patternmaking experience
Plastics patternmaking
Tool and die fabrication experience
Gauge blocksJigs and fixturesMetal cutting, forming or bending diesCompound or progressive transfer diesForging dieExtrusion dies
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environmentHandling heavy loadsManual dexterityAttention to detailHand-eye co-ordinationStanding for extended periods
Personal suitability
AccurateEfficient interpersonal skillsFlexibilityOrganizedTeam player
Employment terms options
ShiftNightDayWeekendOvertime required
