ASSEMBLE PATH · ONTARIO TRADE 670D
Die Designer
A Die Designer designs all cutting and forming dies by:
NON-COMPULSORY IN ONTARIOINDUSTRIAL / MANUFACTURINGAPPRENTICESHIP INACTIVE
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WHY THE WORK MATTERS
Every reliable stamped part begins with a tooling sequence that works on paper and in steel.
Die designers plan cutting and forming sequences, define tooling geometry and support the build and tryout of stamping dies.
4,240 hoursgeneral apprenticeship duration
$60,000estimated median at 2,000 paid hours
Ontario tradenon-compulsory classification
EXPLORE IN ORDER
Four questions. One clearer next step.
WHERE THE WORK LIVES
Real settings for real work
tool and die companiesautomotive stamping plantsappliance and metal-products manufacturersengineering design officesautomation and prototype shops
EVIDENCE BASE
Sources & verification
Regulated, numerical and time-sensitive claims link to the authority used. Accessed and reviewed August 25, 2026.
Skilled Trades Ontario — Die Designer ↗Official scope, duties, training and certificationGovernment of Canada Job Bank — Ontario wages ↗Ontario low, median and high employee wage benchmarkSkilled Trades Ontario — Start an apprenticeship ↗Eligibility, sponsors and registrationOntario — OYAP ↗High-school apprenticeship pathway