Overview

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

Noisy Dusty

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 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 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

Metal mould-making experience

Blow moulds Injection moulds Compression moulds Transfer moulds

Patternmaking experience

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

Accurate Efficient interpersonal skills Flexibility Organized Team player