model maker - tool and die
Posted on May 26, 2026 by Employer details St. Catharines Pattern Limited
Job details
Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Noisy. Dusty. Tasks: Compute dimensions, sizes, shapes and tolerances of workpieces . 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. Read blueprint, schemas and drawings. Design tools, moulds, jigs and fixtures. Computer-aided design (CAD). Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Tool and Die Maker Trade Certification. Mould Maker Trade Certification. Patternmaker Trade Certification. Tool and Die Maker Red Seal Certificate. Computer and technology knowledge: SolidWorks software. Programming software. Metal mould-making experience: Blow moulds. Injection moulds. Compression moulds. Patternmaking experience: Master patterns. Metal patternmaking. Core boxes. Wood patternmaking. Production pattern equipment. Plastics patternmaking. Foundry match plate work. Tool and die fabrication experience: Gauge blocks. Jigs and fixtures. Metal cutting, forming or bending dies. Security and safety: Bondable. Basic security clearance. Criminal record check. 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: Tools. Steel-toed safety boots. Personal suitability: Accurate. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Organized. Team player. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Day. Overtime available. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).- Location 26 Export AvenueSt. Catharines, ONL2M 7P2
- Work location On site
- Salary$27.00 to $40.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Day, Overtime available, , 07:30 to 16:00
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3584190
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
- or equivalent experience
Experience
2 years to less than 3 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
- 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
- Read blueprint, schemas and drawings
- Design tools, moulds, jigs and fixtures
- Computer-aided design (CAD)
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Tool and Die Maker Trade Certification
- Mould Maker Trade Certification
- Patternmaker Trade Certification
- Tool and Die Maker Red Seal Certificate
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- SolidWorks software
- Programming software
Metal mould-making experience
- Blow moulds
- Injection moulds
- Compression moulds
Patternmaking experience
- Master patterns
- Metal patternmaking
- Core boxes
- Wood patternmaking
- Production pattern equipment
- Plastics patternmaking
- Foundry match plate work
Tool and die fabrication experience
- Gauge blocks
- Jigs and fixtures
- Metal cutting, forming or bending dies
Additional information
Security and safety
- Bondable
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check
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
- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Organized
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2026-07-29
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