Apprentice Tool and Die Maker Canada

APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The apprenticeship training program consists of on-the-job and in-school training. Generally the time-frame to become competent in the trade of Tool and Die Maker is 8000 hours (approximately four years) consisting of 7280 hours of on-the job work experience and 720 hours of in-school training.

ON-THE-JOB TRAINING

An apprenticeship involves practical training provided on-the-job by an Oetiker skilled worker or trainer. The skills or competencies to be developed are set out by the trades Apprenticeship Training Standard and are recognized by the industry as being essential to the practice of the trade.

As these essential skills are developed the apprentices sponsor or trainer signs the relevant sections of the training standard to indicate that the apprentice has met the individual training objectives by demonstrating the skills required of a skilled worker or journeyperson in the trade.

IN-SCHOOL TRAINING

A Tool and Die Maker apprenticeship includes three levels of theoretical training which includes but is not limited to instruction in:

• applied trade safety practices
• applied trade calculations charts and tables
• engineering drawings/computer-aided design (CAD) data and layout processes
• metallurgy (science of metals) of jig and fixture components
• metrology (science of measuring and checking)
• bench working techniques
• metal cutting saw technology
• turning milling grinding ram/sink electric discharge machines and machining centre computerized numerically controlled (CNC) technologies
• jig and fixture building
• tooling (jig and fixture) technology and assembly techniques
• stamping technology
• mechanical assembly technology for tooling or die making
• tooling or die-building technology and processes

• Apprenticeship Structure

• This is a Red Seal trade apprenticeship program administered by Skilled Trades Ontario.

Qualifications :

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong interest in mechanical systems and manufacturing
• Good mathematical and spatial reasoning skills
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Willingness to learn and work in a team-oriented environment

Additional Information :

• Benefit Package Pension Service Awards & Paid Vacation.
• Annual Bonus Plan

Oetiker Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.

Link to Skill Trades Ontario

Tool and Die Maker - Skilled Trades Ontario

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time