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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

A Metal Fabricator (Fitter) builds, assembles and repairs products made of ferrous and non ferrous metals for use in a wide variety of manufacturing and construction industries. Specifically, a Metal Fabricator (Fitter):

• reads and interprets engineered drawings, sketches, codes and standards
• plans the sequence of tasks and executes fabrication safely and efficiently
• performs calculations and applies shop formulas by using mathematical methods to develop patterns
• completes the task of measuring, marking and laying out a variety of plate and structural shapes
• sets up and operates trade specific machinery to cut and form parts to be assembled
• assembles and fits parts to form sub-assemblies or complete units used in the manufacturing process
• connects components using various welding processes and mechanical fasteners
• utilizes material handling, rigging, hoisting and lifting equipment safely
• performs job duties safely and with precision ensuring compliance with drawings and applicable codes and standards

 Red Seal trade

Machine Tool Builder and Integrator:

• Reads and interprets complex engineering drawings, schematics, bills of materials and machine-tool build assembly documentation
• Builds precision in-process tooling, machine-tool parts and components using conventional and numerically controlled metal cutting machines and equipment, including saws, drills, grinders, lathes and mills
• Designs, devises and details assembly plans for the machine tool building and integrating process
• Builds, assembles and integrates pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical components, power transmission systems, conveyor systems and feeder systems
• Assembles and integrates subassemblies into the main assembly of stand-alone machine tools and multistation automated machine tool systems.

A Locksmith performs some or all of the following:

• Repairs, installs, and adjusts locks;
• Repairs, installs and adjusts related door & frame hardware;
• Makes keys; and,
• Changes lock combinations.

A  Light Rail Overhead Contact Systems Linesperson:

• Builds and maintains aerial feeder systems
• Builds and maintains contact conductor systems
• Builds and maintains electrical track switch systems
• Maintains lighting systems