What does a Mould Designer (670E) do?

The Mould Designer apprenticeship will only be granted to an individual who has successfully completed a Certificate of Qualification for Mould Maker (431A). In addition to a Certificate of Qualification, the candidate must have on-the-job experience as a journeyperson. Mould designers may specialize in any of the following: compression, transfer, blow, extrusion, thermal set injection, thermal plastic injection, vacuum, or die cast moulds.

Job Related Skills, Interests and Values

Reading and interpreting blueprints and other product-related diagrams, charts, or tables
Reading and interpreting a piece-part drawing and analyzing for mouldability/manufacturability
Conveying information to CAD Programs/System
Determining type of mould; designing layout of mould components and sequence of openings
Creating detailing and dimensioning of mould designs
Finalizing drawings or designs and implementing construction
Archiving/maintaining accurate files

What Preparation and Training Do You Need?

Secondary school diploma; chemistry, physics, math, and computer tech or industrial crafts credits
Completion of a 4,000-hour apprenticeship, including on-the-job and in-school training
Must have completed Mould Maker apprenticeship to be eligible for this one

What's Your Future as a Mould Designer (670E)?

Full-time, sometimes in shifts; usually indoors in foundries or production shops
Some overtime may be necessary to meet production deadlines
Employers include steel foundries, grey iron foundries, malleable iron foundries, and brass foundries (bronze and aluminum)

Wage Rate

Apprentice wage increases with skills and expertise. Fully qualified workers earn an average of $20.00-$30.00+ per hour.

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Mould Designer (670E)

Ask Yourself:	Yes	No
Do you have good manual dexterity, an eye for dimension and detail, and enjoy working with your hands/power tools?
Do you have good analytical and problem-solving skills?
Are you interested in learning about the Mould Maker trade?
Are you able to follow Health & Safety guidelines?
Do you enjoy learning new technology?
Do you have excellent reading and writing skills?
Do you have excellent time-management? Are you an organized person?

If you checked YES to the majority of these questions, a career as a Mould Designer may be for you!

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Tool and Die maker
Machinist
Metallurgist
Blacksmith
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