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72101.02 – Metal mould makers and patternmakers

Metal mould makers and patternmakers make, modify and repair custom-made moulds and foundry patterns, using various metals, alloys and plastics used for the mass production of industrial and consumer plastic and metal products.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Metal mould maker
  • Metal patternmaker
  • Mould maker apprentice

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Machine, fit and assemble castings and other parts to make precision models of required shape such as metal patterns, core boxes and match plates
  • Machine, fit and assemble parts to make metal moulds and cores for plastic injection moulding, or other production processes
  • Lay out, shape and assemble patterns of metal, wood, plastic and other materials from blueprints, models or templates
  • May program CNC machine tools.

Additional information

  • The Red Seal endorsement allows for interprovincial mobility.
  • Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Foundry workers (94101)
  • Machining tool operators (94106)
  • Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors (72100)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations

TEER

2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Major group

72 – Technical trades and transportation officers and controllers

Sub-major group

721 – Technical industrial trades

Minor group

7210 – Machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades

Unit group

72101 – Tool and die makers

Occupational profile

72101.02 – Metal mould makers and patternmakers

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