Work site environment

• Noisy
• Dusty

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Compute dimensions, sizes, shapes and tolerances of workpieces
• Inspect final products
• Set up machine tools such as lathes, milling machines and grinders
• Test prototypes and production 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
• 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

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• AutoCAD

Specialized machining processes

• Plasma ARC
• Laser beam
• Water jet

Metal mould-making experience

• Blow moulds
• Injection moulds
• Compression moulds
• Transfer moulds
• Rotational moulds
• Thermal forming moulds
• Vacuum forming moulds

Patternmaking experience

• Metal patternmaking
• Core boxes
• Production pattern equipment
• Plastics patternmaking

Tool and die fabrication experience

• Gauge blocks
• Jigs and fixtures
• Metal cutting, forming or bending dies
• Compound or progressive transfer dies
• Forging die
• Extrusion dies

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots