| Job Title |
Tool-and-die Maker |
| Job Description |
Analyzes Specifications, Lays Out Metal Stock, Sets Up And
Operates Machine Tools, And Fits And Assembles Parts To
Fabricate And Repair Metalworking Dies, Cutting Tools, Jigs And
Fixtures, Gauges, And Machinists' Handtools, Applying Knowledge
Of Tool And Die Design And Construction, Shop Mathematics, Metal
Properties, And Layout, Machining, And Assembly Procedures:
Studies Specifications, Such As Blueprints, Sketches, Models, Or
Descriptions, And Visualizes Product To Determine Materials
Required And Machines To Be Used To Fabricate Parts. Computes
Dimensions, Plans Layout, And Determines Assembly Method And
Sequence Of Operations. Measures, Marks, And Scribes Metal Stock
For Machining [lay-out Worker (machine Shop) 600.281-018]. Sets
Up And Operates Machine Tools, Such As Lathes, Milling Machine,
Shaper, And Grinder, To Machine Parts, And Verifies Conformance
Of Machined Parts To Specifications [tool-machine Set-up
Operator (machine Shop) 601.280-054]. Lifts Machined Parts
Manually Or Using Hoist, And Positions And Secures Parts On
Surface Plate Or Worktable, Using Devices, Such As Vises,
V-blocks, And Angle Plates. Smooths Flat And Contoured Surfaces,
Using Scrapers, Abrasive Stones, And Power Grinders, And Fits
And Assembles Parts Together And Into Assemblies And Mechanisms,
Using Handtools. Verifies Dimensions, Alignments, And
Clearances, Using Measuring Instruments, Such As Dial
Indicators, Gauge Blocks, Thickness Gauges, And Micrometers.
Heat-treats Tools Or Parts [heat Treater (heat Treating) Ii
504.682-018]. May Connect Wiring And Hydraulic Lines To Install
Electrical And Hydraulic Components. May Examine Standard Or
Previously Used Dies, Tools, And Jigs And Fixtures, And
Recommend Design Modifications Regarding Construction And
Function Of Part. May Develop Specifications From General
Descriptions For Specialty Tools And Draw Or Sketch Design Of
Product. May Specialize In Repair Work And Be Designated
Tool-and-die Repairer (machine Shop).
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