Job Summary The Toolmaker Apprentice position applies knowledge of tool and die design, construction, shop mathematics, metal properties and layout to analyze specifications and metal stock layout, set up and operate machine shop equipment, fit and assemble parts for the fabrication and repair of metalworking dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gages and machinists’ hand tools. Qualifications To achieve success, a Toolmaker Apprentice should possess the following minimum requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities: Education and Experience: Two-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school is preferred; or, three to six months of related experience and/or training; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience. Comprehension/Communication skills: Reads, analyzes, and interprets repair manuals, blueprints, schematics, shop drawings, engineering notes, drawings, procedural manuals and other mechanical reports. Presents information effectively, and responds to questions from groups of managers, supervisors, employees and others. Mathematical Skills: Works with mathematical concepts such as decimal equivalents, inference, and the fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Applies concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability: Solves practical problems and deals with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interprets written, oral, diagrammed, or schedule-form instructions. Duties & Responsibilities
Physical Demands
The term of the apprenticeship program shall be determined based on a minimum of 8000 worked hours of related instruction, training and competence in a 4-year period. The wage progression for all apprentices shall be progressive over the 4-year progression period and the completion of a minimum 8000 hours in defined areas of training and competence required. Minimum number of hours and competence areas are defined below: Safety training and procedures..........................................20 Wire machine....................................................................200 Lathe ............................................................................... 600 Drill press & Radial Drill……….......................................300 Milling machines and jig borer ........................................2300 Grinders (surface, external, internal ...............................1,200 Heat treat ..............................................................................30 Squaring Mill ……….........................................................500 Bench polishing .................................................................100 Assembling & mounting. .................................................2000 CNC machining...................................................................300 Press setup……...................................................................450 |