Automotive Tool and Die Apprentice

Job Summary

To complete a 4‑year apprenticeship program in Tool and Die.

Knowledge And Skills (Education)

• Must be able to speak, read and write English.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must have registration for Apprenticeship.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Available to work overtime when required.
• Must have and use own tools (Section TRP 008).

Major Accountabilities

• First‑year apprentice: run flycutters, stone forms, rough mill and drill blocks, clamp dies in press, load and unload dies from press.
• Second‑year apprentice: finish die components, fit components to dies, help toolmakers troubleshoot in press.
• Third‑year apprentice: begin building stations for dies from blue‑prints and start working independently.
• Fourth‑year apprentice: work almost at toolmaker's level; build stations to print under toolmaker supervision.