Tool and Die Makers
Job description
These individuals make, repair, or modify special tools to precise dimensions. They use a variety of metals, alloys, and plastics. They work for:
- Automobile and aircraft manufacturers
- Manufacturers of metals, electrical machinery, and plastics
- Moulding, tooling, and manufacturing shops
Environment
- Controlled ambient temperature
- Equipment, machinery, tools
- Noise
- Falling objects
Main tasks
Tool and Die Makers
- Read and interpret drawings and technical specifications of tools, dies, prototypes, and models.
- Prepare templates and sketches.
- Choose methods of execution.
- Calculate dimensions.
- Measure metal blocks or castings and make the necessary tracings for their machining.
- Set up, operate, and maintain machines.
- Adjust, assemble, or disassemble parts.
- Ensure that the machined parts meet the requirements.
- Ensure that finished tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures function properly.
- Program numerically controlled machine tools, as required.
Metal Patternmakers
- Machine shape, fit, and mount parts (e.g. moulds) to produce models that fit the specified shape.
- Prepare, shape, and assemble metal, wood, and plastic templates with reference to plans or models.
- Program numerically controlled machine tools as required.
Metal Mouldmakers
- Shape and assemble metal moulds and cores to make plastic injection moulds.
- Program, as required, numerically controlled machine tools.
Advancement and mobility
- Qualified Tool and Die Makers receive a Red Seal endorsement upon successful completion of the Interprovincial Examination.
- Experience leads to supervisory positions.
Hourly wage
The hourly wage is calculated by averaging wages from 2019 to 2021.- Minimum
- $16.00
- Median
- $25.00
- Maximum
- $44.17
Job prospects for 2021-2025
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Job prospects for 2021-2025
Job prospects
All of Québec
Good
All of Québec
Non available
Total jobs for 2020
All of Québec
1,500
All of Québec
na
Gender distribution
All of Québec
Not available.
- 12.2% Female
- 87.8% Male
Not available.
- 12.2% Female
- 87.8% Male
Job types
All of Québec
Not available.
- Full time
- Part time
Not available.
- Full time
- Part time
Yearly wage on 2015
All of Québec
$52,000
All of Québec
Other characteristics
All of Québec
- Non traditional for women
- None
All of Québec
- Non traditional for women
- None
Sectors of activity
All of Québec
Not available.
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NAICS 33214% of jobs
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NAICS 33312% of jobs
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NAICS 336412% of jobs
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NAICS 32611% of jobs
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NAICS 336 [excluding 3364]7% of jobs
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Others44% of jobs
All of Québec
Not available.
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NAICS 33214% of jobs
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NAICS 33312% of jobs
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NAICS 336412% of jobs
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NAICS 32611% of jobs
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NAICS 336 [excluding 3364]7% of jobs
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Others44% of jobs