Summary Tool And Die Maker in Canada
Find key facts and figures about working as a tool and die maker. The following information is applicable to all Tool and die makers (NOC 7232).
Description
Tool and die makers make, repair and modify custom-made, prototype or special tools, dies, jigs, fixtures and gauges using various metals, alloys and plastics which require precise dimensions. They are employed primarily in manufacturing industries such as automobile, aircraft, metal fabrication, electrical machinery and plastics, and in tool and die, mould making and machine shops. This unit group also includes metal patternmakers and metal mould makers.
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Requirements
College or apprenticeship
College education or apprenticeship training usually required
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Wages
$28.00/hour
Median wage in Canada
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Prospects
Varies
The job prospects vary across Canada depending on the province or territory.
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Jobs
52 jobs
advertised in Canada
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Skills
- Set up, operate and maintain a variety of conventional and computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools
- 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 electrical discharge machines (EDM)
- Inspect and test final products
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