Tool & Die Builder
Core
Fabricates and repairs metalworking dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and hand tools by analyzing specifications, laying out metal stock, and operating machine tools.
Role type
Tool & Die Builder
Builds
Metalworking dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and machinists' hand tools
Domain
Manufacturing / Metalworking
Required skills
Blueprint reading, Machine tool operation (lathe, milling machine, shaper, grinder), Dimensional measurement, Metal layout, Assembly and fitting, Design modification recommendations
Preferred skills
Trade or vocational education in machine shop, 5+ years of experience
Technologies
Lathe, Knee Mill, Drill Press, Band Saw, Press
Responsibilities
Studies specifications (blueprints, sketches) to determine materials and machines; Computes dimensions and assembly sequences; Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock; Operates machine tools to machine parts and verifies conformance; Examines existing tools to recommend design modifications; Develops specifications and sketches for specialty tools
Seniority
Mid-level, general supervision
