ASSEMBLE PATH · ONTARIO TRADE 614C
Draftsperson Tool and Die Design
A Draftsperson – Tooling and Die Design performs some or all of the following duties:
NON-COMPULSORY IN ONTARIOINDUSTRIAL / MANUFACTURING
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WHY THE WORK MATTERS
Clear, buildable drawings connect engineering intent to the toolroom floor.
These draftspersons create, verify and revise the detailed models, assemblies and documentation used to manufacture tooling, dies, fixtures and components.
8,000 hoursgeneral apprenticeship duration
$65,380estimated 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 shopsautomotive suppliersengineering consultanciesstamping and forming plantsaerospace and precision manufacturers
EVIDENCE BASE
Sources & verification
Regulated, numerical and time-sensitive claims link to the authority used. Accessed and reviewed August 25, 2026.
Skilled Trades Ontario — Draftsperson Tool and Die Design ↗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