Summary Tool And Die Maker near Windsor (ON)
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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
$28.75/hour
Median wage in the Windsor-Sarnia Region
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Prospects
Fair
The job prospects are fair in the Windsor-Sarnia Region
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Jobs
4 jobs
advertised near Windsor (ON)
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Skills
- Compute dimensions and tolerances and set up machine tools
- Verify machined parts for conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments
- 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)
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