How do they match: Tool and Die Makers

  • Die Repair Technician
  • Tap and Die Maker Technician
  • Tool and Die Technician

  • Cut, shape, and trim blanks or blocks to specified lengths or shapes, using power saws, power shears, rules, and hand tools.
  • Smooth and polish flat and contoured surfaces of parts or tools, using scrapers, abrasive stones, files, emery cloths, or power grinders.

  • Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment.
  • Calculate dimensions of workpieces, products, or equipment.
  • Conduct test runs of production equipment.
  • Design tools, fixtures, or other devices for production equipment.
  • Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials.
  • Feed materials or products into or through equipment.
  • Lift materials or workpieces using cranes or other lifting equipment.
  • Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.
  • Operate grinding equipment.
  • Operate metal or plastic forming equipment.
  • Operate welding equipment.