| Job Title |
Die Maker, Wire Drawing |
| Job Description |
Lays Out, Machines, And Finishes Metal, Carbide, And Diamond
Parts To Make And Repair Wiredrawing Dies, Analyzing
Specifications And Applying Knowledge Of Metal Properties, Shop
Mathematics, And Wiredrawing Die Construction: Studies
Specifications, Such As Blueprints, Sketches, And Standard
Charts, And Visualizes Shape Of Die. Computes Die Dimensions And
Plans Sequence Of Operations. Measures, Marks, And Scribes Metal
Stock To Lay Out For Machining [lay-out Worker (machine Shop)].
Sets Up And Operates Machine Tools, Such As Lathes, Milling
Machines, And Grinders, To Machine Die Parts [tool-machine
Set-up Operator (machine Shop)]. Polishes Die Bores By Lapping
Manually Or Using Die-finishing Machines, Applying Progressively
Finer Grades Of Diamond Dust Compound. Inspects Die For Defects,
Such As Cracks And Scratches, Using Loupe Or Microscope. Pulls
Wire Or Rod Through Die Bore Manually Or Using Wiredrawing
Machine. Measures Wire Or Rod, Using Measuring Instruments Such
As Micrometer, Vernier Gauge, Or Protractor, To Verify
Conformance Of Die Bore To Specifications. May Design And Make
Tools, Jigs, And Fixtures. May Be Designated According To Type
Of Die Made Or Repaired As Carbide-die Maker (machine Shop);
Diamond-die Maker (machine Shop).
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