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Form of workSUMMARY: Analyze specifications, lay our metal stock, set up and operate machine tools, and fit and assemble parts
to make and repair dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and machinists' hand tools.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Work Styles
Knowledge:
Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical
plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, statistics, and their applications.
Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology.
This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various
goods and services.
Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs and
other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Welding - Knowledge of Tig and Mig welding
Tool & Die
Skills/Abilities:
Communication
Oral
o Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
o Speech Clarity - Speak clearly so others can understand you.
o Comprehension - Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and
sentences.
o Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the
points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
o Speech Recognition - Identify and understand the speech of another person.
Written
o Comprehension - Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Decision Making/Problem Solving
o Deductive Reasoning - Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
o Problem Sensitivity - To tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve
solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
o Inductive Reasoning - Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes
finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events.)
o Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop
and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others. Includes organizing, prioritizing and
scheduling work assignments.
Equipment Selection -Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Mathematics -Using mathematics to solve problems.
Troubleshooting -Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Active Learning -Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving
and decision-making.
Visualization -The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are
moved or rearranged.
Arm-Hand Steadiness -The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding
your arm and hand in one position.
Control Precision -The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact
positions.
Selective Attention -The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Tasks and Activities
Occupation Specific Tasks:
Conduct test runs with completed tools or dies to ensure that parts meet specifications; make adjustments as
necessary.
Cut, shape, and trim blanks or blocks to specified lengths or shapes, using power saws, power shears, rules, and
hand tools.
Design jibs, fixtures, and templates for use as work aids in the fabrication of parts or products.
Develop and design new tools and dies, using computer-aided design software.
File, grind, shim, and adjust different parts to properly fit them together.
Fit and assemble parts to make, repair, or modify dies, jigs, gauges, and tools, using machine tools and hand
tools.
Inspect finished dies for smoothness, contour conformity, and defects.
Lift, position, and secure machined parts on surface plates or worktables, using hoists, vises, v-blocks, or angle
plates.
Measure, mark, and scribe metal or plastic stock to lay out machining, using instruments such as protractors,
micrometers, scribes, and rulers.
Select metals to be used from a range of metals and alloys, based on properties such as hardness and heat
tolerance.
Set pyrometer controls of heat-treating furnaces, and feed or place parts, tools, or assemblies into furnaces to
harden.
Set up and operate conventional or computer numerically controlled machine tools such as lathes, milling
machines, and grinders to cut, bore, grind, or otherwise shape parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes.
Set up and operate drill presses to drill and tap holes in parts for assembly.
Smooth and polish flat and contoured surfaces of parts or tools, using scrapers, abrasive stones, files, emery
cloths, or power grinders.
Study blueprints, sketches, models, or specifications to plan sequences of operations for fabricating tools, dies, or
assemblies.
Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications, using
measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators.
Visualize and compute dimensions, sizes, shapes, and tolerances of assemblies, based on specifications.
Generalized Work Responsibilities:
Controlling Machines and Processes -Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate
machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge -Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to
your job.
Evaluation Information to Determine Compliance with Standards -Using relevant information and individual
judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulation, or standards.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems -Analyzing information and evaluating results to chose the best
solution and solve problems.
Detailed Work Responsibilities:
Adjust production equipment/machinery setup
Design tools or mechanical devices
Determine tasks needed to complete machined products
Examine products or work to verify conformance to specifications
Fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
Identify base metals for welding
Install equipment or attachments on machinery or related structures
Lay out machining, welding or precision assembly projects
Monitor production machinery/equipment operation to detect problems
Operate hoist, winch, or hydraulic boom
Operate metal fabricating equipment/machinery
Perform safety inspections in manufacturing or industrial setting
Read blueprints
Read specifications
Read technical drawings
Recognize characteristics of alloys
Recognize characteristics of metals
Set up and operate variety of machine tools
Set up computer numerical control machines
Understand machine setup instructions
Understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
Use arc welding equipment
Use hand or power tools
Use machining practices
Use non-destructive test equipment
Use precision measuring tools or equipment
Weld together metal parts, components, or structures
Education, Training and Experience
High School diploma or GED
Work Keys -Level 4
Long-term on-the-job training
to make and repair dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and machinists' hand tools.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Work Styles
Knowledge:
Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical
plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, statistics, and their applications.
Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology.
This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various
goods and services.
Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs and
other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Welding - Knowledge of Tig and Mig welding
Tool & Die
Skills/Abilities:
Communication
Oral
o Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
o Speech Clarity - Speak clearly so others can understand you.
o Comprehension - Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and
sentences.
o Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the
points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
o Speech Recognition - Identify and understand the speech of another person.
Written
o Comprehension - Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Decision Making/Problem Solving
o Deductive Reasoning - Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
o Problem Sensitivity - To tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve
solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
o Inductive Reasoning - Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes
finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events.)
o Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop
and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others. Includes organizing, prioritizing and
scheduling work assignments.
Equipment Selection -Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Mathematics -Using mathematics to solve problems.
Troubleshooting -Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Active Learning -Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving
and decision-making.
Visualization -The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are
moved or rearranged.
Arm-Hand Steadiness -The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding
your arm and hand in one position.
Control Precision -The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact
positions.
Selective Attention -The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Tasks and Activities
Occupation Specific Tasks:
Conduct test runs with completed tools or dies to ensure that parts meet specifications; make adjustments as
necessary.
Cut, shape, and trim blanks or blocks to specified lengths or shapes, using power saws, power shears, rules, and
hand tools.
Design jibs, fixtures, and templates for use as work aids in the fabrication of parts or products.
Develop and design new tools and dies, using computer-aided design software.
File, grind, shim, and adjust different parts to properly fit them together.
Fit and assemble parts to make, repair, or modify dies, jigs, gauges, and tools, using machine tools and hand
tools.
Inspect finished dies for smoothness, contour conformity, and defects.
Lift, position, and secure machined parts on surface plates or worktables, using hoists, vises, v-blocks, or angle
plates.
Measure, mark, and scribe metal or plastic stock to lay out machining, using instruments such as protractors,
micrometers, scribes, and rulers.
Select metals to be used from a range of metals and alloys, based on properties such as hardness and heat
tolerance.
Set pyrometer controls of heat-treating furnaces, and feed or place parts, tools, or assemblies into furnaces to
harden.
Set up and operate conventional or computer numerically controlled machine tools such as lathes, milling
machines, and grinders to cut, bore, grind, or otherwise shape parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes.
Set up and operate drill presses to drill and tap holes in parts for assembly.
Smooth and polish flat and contoured surfaces of parts or tools, using scrapers, abrasive stones, files, emery
cloths, or power grinders.
Study blueprints, sketches, models, or specifications to plan sequences of operations for fabricating tools, dies, or
assemblies.
Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications, using
measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators.
Visualize and compute dimensions, sizes, shapes, and tolerances of assemblies, based on specifications.
Generalized Work Responsibilities:
Controlling Machines and Processes -Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate
machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge -Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to
your job.
Evaluation Information to Determine Compliance with Standards -Using relevant information and individual
judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulation, or standards.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems -Analyzing information and evaluating results to chose the best
solution and solve problems.
Detailed Work Responsibilities:
Adjust production equipment/machinery setup
Design tools or mechanical devices
Determine tasks needed to complete machined products
Examine products or work to verify conformance to specifications
Fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
Identify base metals for welding
Install equipment or attachments on machinery or related structures
Lay out machining, welding or precision assembly projects
Monitor production machinery/equipment operation to detect problems
Operate hoist, winch, or hydraulic boom
Operate metal fabricating equipment/machinery
Perform safety inspections in manufacturing or industrial setting
Read blueprints
Read specifications
Read technical drawings
Recognize characteristics of alloys
Recognize characteristics of metals
Set up and operate variety of machine tools
Set up computer numerical control machines
Understand machine setup instructions
Understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
Use arc welding equipment
Use hand or power tools
Use machining practices
Use non-destructive test equipment
Use precision measuring tools or equipment
Weld together metal parts, components, or structures
Education, Training and Experience
High School diploma or GED
Work Keys -Level 4
Long-term on-the-job training
