Industrial Archives - Skilled Trades Ontario

Draftsperson Tool and Die Design

Admin — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 05:00:00 +0000

A Draftsperson – Tooling and Die Design performs some or all of the following duties:

Develops and prepares engineering designs and drawings
Operates computer-aided design and drafting stations
Develops and prepares design sketches
Completes documentation packages and produce drawing sets
Checks and verifies design drawings
Writes technical reports
Checks prepared contracts and tender documents
Designs and produces simple to complex templates and patterns
Designs mechanical equipment for tool and die manufacturing
Designs tooling for tooling, dies, and modifications
Designs components parts and attachments

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Mould Designer

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A Mould Designer is able to design all types of moulds by:

Demonstrating safe working practices and techniques
Reading and interpreting a piece-part drawing
Analyzing piece part for mouldability/manufacturability
Conveying information to CAD program/system
Determining the type of mould
Designing layout of mould components/parts
Designing sequencing of multi-plate openings
Creating a mould/tooling design
Detailing and dimensioning the mould/tooling design
Finalizing the mould drawing/design
Implementing construction of the mould
Archiving/maintaining files

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Thin Film Technician

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A Thin Film Technician works with:

Sperhical precision optics
Syncro-speed precision optics
Plano precision optics
Thin film operation

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Electric Motor System Technician

Admin — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

An Electric Motor System Technician performs some or all of the following:

Disassembles, diagnoses, rewinds, repairs, tests, and reassembles components of electric motors, transformers, switchgears, and generators.

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Mould Maker

Admin — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 05:00:00 +0000

A Mould Maker:

Reads and interprets complex engineering drawings and work-process documentation
Designs, builds, and repairs moulds and models used to mass produce plastic or metal components or products
Builds precision mould components using conventional and numerically controlled metal-cutting machines and equipment including saws, drills, grinders, lathes, mills, and EDMs
Performs work-in-process measuring or checking using specialized and precision tools and equipment

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Tool and Cutter Grinder

Admin — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 05:00:00 +0000

A Tool and Cutter Grinder performs some of the following:

Sets up and operates grinder machines such as surface, cylindrical, pedestal, and tool or cutter grinders to shape or sharpen precision cutting tools and cutters.

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Electrician (Signal Maintenance)

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An Electrician (signal maintenance):

Repairs and operates mechanical, electrical, electronic and computerized signal and train control equipment of transit systems

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Mould or Die Finisher

Admin — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 05:00:00 +0000

A Mould or Die Finisher performs some or all of the following:

Utilizes a variety of power and hand tools to shape, smooth, finish, and polish moulds or metal working dies.

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Tool and Die Maker

Admin — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

A Tool and Die Maker designs, creates, repairs and tests prototypes and production tools such as dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges and specialty tools using various metals, alloys and plastics. Specifically, a Tool and Die Maker:

reads and interprets complex engineering drawings, tooling drawings and work-process documentation
designs, builds, changes and repairs dies, forms, cutting tools, gauges, jigs and fixtures for the manufacturing sector
builds precision dies, tools and prototypes using conventional and numerically controlled metal-cutting and forming machines and equipment including saws, drills, grinders, lathes, mills, die presses and electrical discharge machines
performs work-in-process measuring and checking using specialized and precision tools and equipment

Red Seal trade

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Elevating Devices Mechanic

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An Elevating Devices Mechanic constructs, installs, services and maintains elevating devices including elevators, lifts and escalators. Specifically, an Elevating Devices Mechanic:

inspects, services and maintains existing elevating devices
installs new elevating devices
rigs and hoists elevating devices
installs and maintains control equipment
installs and maintains protective devices

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