| Job Title |
Tool Maker |
| Job Description |
Analyzes Variety Of Specifications, Lays Out Metal Stock, Sets
Up And Operates Machine Tools, And Fits And Assembles Parts To
Fabricate Or Repair Cutting Tools, Jigs, Fixtures, Gauges, Or
Machinists' Handtools, Applying Knowledge Of Tool Design, Shop
Mathematics, Metal Properties, And Layout, Machining, And
Assembly Procedures: Studies Specifications, Such As Blueprints,
Sketches, Or Tool Description, And Plans Sequence Of Operations.
Measures, Marks, And Scribes Metal Stock To Lay Out Workpieces
For Machining [lay-out Worker (machine Shop) 600.281-018]. Sets
Up And Operates Machine Tools, Such As Lathe, Milling Machine,
Shaper, And Grinder, To Machine Parts To Specifications, And
Verifies Conformance Of Machined Parts To Specifications
[tool-machine Set-up Operator (machine Shop) 601.280-054].
Positions And Secures Parts On Surface Plate Or Worktable, Using
Devices Such As Vises, V-blocks, And Angle Plates. Fits And
Assembles Parts Into Assemblies Or Mechanisms, Using Handtools.
Verifies Dimensions And Alignment, Using Measuring Instruments
Such As Micrometers, Height Gauges, And Gauge Blocks. Examines
Standard Tools And Modifies Tools As Required. Develops
Specifications From General Descriptions And Draws Or Sketches
Tool To Be Fabricated, Using Drafting Tools Or Computer And
Software Programs. May Heattreat Tools Or Parts [heat Treater
(heat Treating) Ii 504.682-018]. May Be Designated According To
Special Materials Used As Carbide-tool Maker (clock & Watch);
Diamond-tool Maker (clock & Watch). May Only Repair Tools And Be
Designated Tool Repairer (machine Shop).
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