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 8,000 hours (approximately four years) consisting of 7,280 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 trade’s 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 apprentice’s 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.

• 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

• 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