Description/Duties
A Draftsperson – Tooling and Die Design performs some or all of the following duties:
- Develops and prepares engineering designs and drawings
- Operates computer-aided design and drafting stations
- Develops and prepares design sketches
- Completes documentation packages and produce drawing sets
- Checks and verifies design drawings
- Writes technical reports
- Checks prepared contracts and tender documents
- Designs and produces simple to complex templates and patterns
- Designs mechanical equipment for tool and die manufacturing
- Designs tooling for tooling, dies, and modifications
- Designs components parts and attachments
A Draftsperson-Tool and Die Design is knowledgeable in:
- Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Fire Codes and Regulations
- Accident prevention and safe practices
- Bio/Chemical Hazards and Hazardous materials
- First Aid/CPR
- Government regulations and protocols
- Environmental legislation and protocols
- Computer drafting and design techniques
- Tooling and Die Making Technology
For more information, see Ontario College of Trades Training Standards
