PRODUCE PATH · ONTARIO TRADE 630T
Tool/Tooling Maker
A Tool/Tooling Maker designs, builds, assembles, fits and inspects tools, jigs, fixtures, specialized equipment, instruments, models and prototypes.
NON-COMPULSORY IN ONTARIOINDUSTRIAL / MANUFACTURING
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WHY THE WORK MATTERS
Purpose-built jigs, fixtures and tools make complex manufacturing work repeatably.
Tool/tooling makers interpret engineering information, machine components, and assemble, fit and inspect jigs, fixtures, prototypes and specialized manufacturing equipment.
8,000 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
special-purpose tooling companiesautomation and assembly-system buildersaerospace and automotive suppliersprototype and research shopsmanufacturing maintenance toolrooms
EVIDENCE BASE
Sources & verification
Regulated, numerical and time-sensitive claims link to the authority used. Accessed and reviewed August 25, 2026.
Skilled Trades Ontario — Tool/Tooling Maker ↗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