PRODUCE PATH · ONTARIO TRADE 277M
Mould or Die Finisher
A Mould or Die Finisher performs some or all of the following:
NON-COMPULSORY IN ONTARIOINDUSTRIAL / MANUFACTURINGAPPRENTICESHIP INACTIVE
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WHY THE WORK MATTERS
The final micrometres of fit and finish determine whether complex tooling performs.
Mould or die finishers hand-fit, stone, polish and verify critical tooling surfaces so parts release cleanly and tooling operates reliably.
4,000 hoursgeneral apprenticeship duration
$56,000estimated 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
mould and die shopsautomotive tooling suppliersplastic-products manufacturersmetal stamping facilitiestool maintenance and repair departments
EVIDENCE BASE
Sources & verification
Regulated, numerical and time-sensitive claims link to the authority used. Accessed and reviewed August 25, 2026.
Skilled Trades Ontario — Mould or Die Finisher ↗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