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Summary Job Description | Tasks | |||
Analyze specifications, lay out 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. | Study blueprints, sketches, models, or specifications to plan sequences of operations for fabricating tools, dies, or assemblies. | |||
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Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators. | ||||
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Visualize and compute dimensions, sizes, shapes, and tolerances of assemblies, based on specifications. | ||||
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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. | ||||
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File, grind, shim, and adjust different parts to properly fit them together. | ||||
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Fit and assemble parts to make, repair, or modify dies, jigs, gauges, and tools, using machine tools and hand tools. | ||||
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Conduct test runs with completed tools or dies to ensure that parts meet specifications, making adjustments as necessary. | ||||
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Inspect finished dies for smoothness, contour conformity, and defects. | ||||
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Smooth and polish flat and contoured surfaces of parts or tools, using scrapers, abrasive stones, files, emery cloths, or power grinders. | ||||
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Lift, position, and secure machined parts on surface plates or worktables, using hoists, vises, v-blocks, or angle plates. | ||||
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Measure, mark, and scribe metal or plastic stock to lay out machining, using instruments such as protractors, micrometers, scribes, and rulers. | ||||
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Cut, shape, and trim blanks or blocks to specified lengths or shapes, using power saws, power shears, rules, and hand tools. | ||||
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Design jigs, fixtures, and templates for use as work aids in the fabrication of parts or products. | ||||
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Select metals to be used from a range of metals and alloys, based on properties such as hardness and heat tolerance. | ||||
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Set up and operate drill presses to drill and tap holes in parts for assembly. | ||||
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Develop and design new tools and dies, using computer-aided design software. | ||||
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Set pyrometer controls of heat-treating furnaces and feed or place parts, tools, or assemblies into furnaces to harden. | ||||
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CompGeo Salary Survey Benchmark Job Summary and Competencies
Tool And Die Maker
The Benchmark Job Description below represents the specific Position Characteristics of the job used in the Salary Survey. Benchmark Job Descriptions should be inspected carefully to review the degree of matching between an organizations' Job and the Salary Survey Benchmark. Matching internal Jobs to Salary Survey Benchmark Jobs should not be done on Job Title alone. A thorough comparison of Salary Survey Benchmark to Internal Job Descriptions is recommended. A good overlap should exist on any comparisons used on critical Job Dimensions and Competencies.- Job Description
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Important Knowledge Competencies | Competency Description | |||
Mechanical | Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. | |||
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Design | Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. | |||
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Mathematics | Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. | |||
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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. | |||
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Production and Processing | Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. | |||
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English Language | Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. | |||
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Important Skill Competencies | Competency Description | |||
Operation and Control | Controlling operations of equipment or systems. | |||
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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. | |||
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Complex Problem Solving | Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. | |||
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Operation Monitoring | Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. | |||
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Judgment and Decision Making | Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. | |||
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Critical Thinking | Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. | |||
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Active Learning | Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. | |||
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Equipment Selection | Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job. | |||
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Time Management | Managing one's own time and the time of others. | |||
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Important Ability Competencies | Competency Description | |||
Visualization | The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged. | |||
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Near Vision | The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). | |||
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Oral Comprehension | The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. | |||
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Oral Expression | The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. | |||
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Selective Attention | The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted. | |||
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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. | |||
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Control Precision | The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions. | |||
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Problem Sensitivity | The ability 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. | |||
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Inductive Reasoning | The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). | |||
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Written Comprehension | The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. | |||
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Deductive Reasoning | The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. | |||
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Information Ordering | The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). | |||
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Category Flexibility | The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways. | |||
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Finger Dexterity | The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects. | |||
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Manual Dexterity | The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. | |||
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Multilimb Coordination | The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion. | |||
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Reaction Time | The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears. | |||
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Trunk Strength | The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing. | |||
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Depth Perception | The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object. | |||
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Speech Recognition | The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. | |||
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Speech Clarity | The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. | |||
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Written Expression | The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. | |||
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Tools/Technology Example | Product Category | |||
1CadCam Unigraphics | Computer aided manufacturing CAM software | |||
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Autodesk AutoCAD software | Computer aided design CAD software | |||
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Autodesk Inventor | Computer aided design CAD software | |||
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Bentley Microstation | Computer aided design CAD software | |||
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CNC Mastercam | Computer aided manufacturing CAM software | |||
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CimatronE Master | Computer aided design CAD software | |||
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DP Technology ESPRIT | Computer aided manufacturing CAM software | |||
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Dassault Systemes CATIA software | Computer aided design CAD software | |||
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JobPack MES Scheduler | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software | |||
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Kubotek USA KeyCreator | Computer aided design CAD software | |||
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Logopress software | Computer aided design CAD software | |||
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MAKER CAD/CAM Services DIEMAKER | Computer aided design CAD software | |||
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Microsoft Project | Project management software | |||
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Microsoft Word | Word processing software | |||
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OPEN MIND Technologies hyperMILL | Computer aided manufacturing CAM software | |||
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Parametric Technology Pro/ENGINEER software | Computer aided design CAD software | |||
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SolidWorks CAD software | Computer aided design CAD software | |||
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Striker Systems SS-Die Design | Computer aided design CAD software | |||
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Striker Systems SS-Draw Form | Computer aided design CAD software | |||
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Striker Systems SS-Strip Design | Computer aided design CAD software | |||
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VX Corporation VX Mold & Die | Computer aided design CAD software | |||
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Vero International VISI-Mold | Computer aided design CAD software | |||
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Virtual Gibbs CADD/CAM | Computer aided manufacturing CAM software | |||
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data M Software COPRA MetalBender | Computer aided design CAD software | |||
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1-2-3 blocks | Holding fixtures | |||
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Abrasive cutoff saws | Power saws | |||
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Acetylene torches | Blow torches | |||
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Adjustable widemouth pliers | Adjustable widemouth pliers | |||
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Air compressors | Air compressors | |||
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Air grinders | Pneumatic grinders | |||
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Air-powered sandblasters | Pneumatic sanding machines | |||
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Allen wrenches | Hex keys | |||
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Angle gauge blocks | Gage block set | |||
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Angle plates | Gauges or inspection fixtures | |||
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Arbor presses | Workshop presses | |||
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Arc welders | Welders | |||
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Band saws | Power saws | |||
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Bearing pullers | Pullers | |||
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Bench grinders | Power grinders | |||
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Bore gauges | Gauges or inspection fixtures | |||
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Boring bars | Boring tools | |||
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Brazing equipment | Gas welding or brazing or cutting apparatus | |||
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Bridge cranes | Bridge cranes | |||
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Broachers | Broaching tools | |||
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Chuck keys | Chucks | |||
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Claw hammers | Hammers | |||
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Cold chisels | Cold chisels | |||
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Combination milling machines | Milling cutters | |||
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Combination squares | Squares | |||
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Compound sine bars | Gauges or inspection fixtures | |||
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Computerized numerical control CNC turning centers | Turning machines | |||
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Coordinate measuring machines CMM | Coordinate measuring machines CMM | |||
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Counterbores | Counterbores | |||
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Countersinks | Countersinks | |||
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Cutoff saws | Power saws | |||
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Deburring machines | Deburring equipment | |||
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Deburring tools | Deburring equipment | |||
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Depth gauges | Depth gauges | |||
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Desktop computers | Desktop computers | |||
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Dial calipers | Calipers | |||
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Dial indicators | Gauges or inspection fixtures | |||
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Diamond dressers | Grinding wheel dressers | |||
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Die grinders | Power grinders | |||
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Die maker's squares | Squares | |||
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Die spotting presses | Workshop presses | |||
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Digital micrometers | Micrometers | |||
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Digital plotters | Plotter printers | |||
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Disc grinders | Power grinders | |||
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Dividers | Compasses | |||
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Drill point gauges | Gauges or inspection fixtures | |||
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Drill presses | Workshop presses | |||
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Drilling machines | Power drills | |||
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Dust collectors | Dust collectors | |||
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Dust masks | Masks or accessories | |||
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Ear plugs | Ear plugs | |||
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Electrical Discharge Machining EDM machines | Wire cathode electrode discharge machine | |||
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Engraving machines | Engraving machines | |||
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Feeler gauges | Feeler gauges | |||
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Flat blade screwdrivers | Screwdrivers | |||
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Forklifts | Forklifts | |||
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Furnace ladles | Foundry ladles | |||
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Gap lathes | Lathes | |||
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Gauge blocks | Gage block set | |||
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Gear lathes | Lathes | |||
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Grease guns | Grease guns | |||
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Grinding wheel dressing sticks | Grinding wheel dressers | |||
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Grinding wheels | Power grinders | |||
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Grit blasting cabinets | Grit blast machines | |||
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Hacksaws | Saws | |||
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Hand clamps | Hand clamps | |||
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Hand files | Files | |||
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Hand jacks | Jacks | |||
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Hand reamers | Reamers | |||
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Handheld refractometers | Handheld refractometers or polarimeters | |||
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Hardness testing devices | Hardness testers | |||
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Heat treatment furnaces | Induction heaters | |||
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Height micrometers | Micrometers | |||
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Hermaphrodite calipers | Calipers | |||
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Hoisting equipment | Hoists | |||
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Honing machines | Resurfacers | |||
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Honing stones | Sharpening stones or tools or kits | |||
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Horizontal boring mills | Boring tools | |||
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Hydraulic pressing equipment | Hydraulic press frames | |||
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Jig bores | Boring tools | |||
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Knee mills | Milling cutters | |||
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Knurling tools | Lathe tools or dies | |||
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Laptop computers | Notebook computers | |||
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Laser cutters | Laser cutting tools | |||
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Laser scanner coordinate capturing equipment | Laser measuring systems | |||
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Layout squares | Squares | |||
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Loupes | Loupes | |||
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Magnetic drill presses | Workshop presses | |||
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Magnifying glasses | Magnifiers | |||
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Mallets | Mallets | |||
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Measuring tapes | Tape measures | |||
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Metal inert gas MIG welders | Metal inert gas MIG welding machinery | |||
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Metal markers | Metal stamps | |||
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Metal scribers | Scribers | |||
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Oil dispensing cans | Oil can | |||
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Optical comparators | Comparators | |||
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Optical flats | Gauges or inspection fixtures | |||
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Oxyacetylene welding equipment | Gas welding or brazing or cutting apparatus | |||
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Phillips head screwdrivers | Screwdrivers | |||
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Plasma arc welding equipment | Plasma welding machinery | |||
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Plug gauges | Gauges or inspection fixtures | |||
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Portable drills | Power drills | |||
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Portable welders | Welders | |||
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Power grinders | Power grinders | |||
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Power shears | Shears | |||
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Precision levels | Levels | |||
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Precision rulers | Rulers | |||
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Precision tapered reamers | Reamers | |||
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Press brakes | Workshop presses | |||
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Profile grinders | Grinding machines | |||
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Protective face shields | Facial shields | |||
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Protractors | Protractors | |||
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Punch sets | Punches or nail sets or drifts | |||
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Radial drill presses | Workshop presses | |||
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Radius gauges | Gauges or inspection fixtures | |||
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Rasps | Rasps | |||
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Riveting tools | Rivet tools | |||
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Rotary surface grinders | Grinding machines | |||
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Safety glasses | Safety glasses | |||
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Safety goggles | Goggles | |||
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Stamping presses | Stamping dies or punches | |||
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Steel rules | Rulers | |||
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Stick welders | Welders | |||
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Surface finish comparators | Comparators | |||
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Surface gauges | Gauges or inspection fixtures | |||
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Surface grinders | Power grinders | |||
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T-style tap wrenches | T handle tap wrenches | |||
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Tap extractors | Tap extractors | |||
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Taps and dies | Taps or dies | |||
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Telescoping gauges | Gauges or inspection fixtures | |||
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Telescoping measuring rods | Tape measures | |||
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Tensile testers | Tension testers | |||
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Thread gauges | Thread counters or gauges | |||
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Thread ring gauges | Gauges or inspection fixtures | |||
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Tin snips | Tinners snips | |||
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Tongs | Tongs | |||
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Toolmaker's microscopes | Monocular microscopes | |||
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Tube benders | Tube bending machinery | |||
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Tungsten inert gas TIG welding equipment | Tungsten inert gas TIG welding machinery | |||
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Turning tools | Tensioners | |||
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Turret lathes | Lathes | |||
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Turret punch presses | Workshop presses | |||
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Ultrasonic testing equipment | Ultrasonic examination equipment | |||
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V blocks | Gage block set | |||
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Vernier calipers | Calipers | |||
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Vernier height gauges | Height gauges | |||
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Vernier protractors | Protractors | |||
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Vertical bandsaws | Bandsaw wheel | |||
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Vertical belt sanders | Power sanders | |||
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Vertical milling machines | Milling machines | |||
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Vibratory tumblers | Deburring equipment | |||
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Welders | Welders | |||
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Wire brushes | Wire brushes | |||
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Wire electrical discharge machines | Wire cathode electrode discharge machine | |||
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Workshop bench vises | Bench vises | |||
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Workshop cranes | Workshop cranes | |||
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Prerequisite Qualification Category | Education and Experience Level | |||
Required Level of Education | Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades) | |||
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Related Work Experience | Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years | |||
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On-Site or In-Plant Training | Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months | |||
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On-the-Job Training | Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months | |||
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Alternate Job Title(s) | |||
Bench Tool Maker | |||
Broach Setter | |||
Cam Maker | |||
Carbide Operator | |||
Carbide Tool Maker | |||
Die Assembler | |||
Die Baker | |||
Die Cutter | |||
Die Cutter Apprentice | |||
Die Finisher | |||
Die Maker | |||
Die Maker Apprentice | |||
Die Mechanic | |||
Die Set Up Worker | |||
Die Sinker | |||
Die Sinker Apprentice | |||
Die Trouble Shooter | |||
Die Try Out Worker | |||
Die-Casting and Plastic Molding Mold Maker | |||
Edger | |||
Electronic Die Maker | |||
Fixture Maker | |||
Forcer Maker | |||
Gage Maker | |||
Gauge Maker Apprentice | |||
Hub Cutter | |||
Jig | |||
Jig Bore Tool Maker | |||
Jig Maker | |||
Jig and Fixture Builder | |||
Jig and Fixture Builder Apprentice | |||
Jig and Fixture Repairer | |||
Jigman | |||
Keller Machine Operator | |||
Machinist | |||
Metal Die Finisher | |||
Metal Gauge Maker | |||
Mold Maker | |||
Plastic Die Maker Apprentice | |||
Plastic Fixture Builder | |||
Plastic Tool Maker | |||
Saw Maker | |||
Sawsmith | |||
Stamping Bench Die Maker | |||
Stamping Die Maker | |||
Stamping Die Try-Out Worker | |||
Tap and Die Maker Technician | |||
Template Layout Worker | |||
Tool Liaison | |||
Tool Maker | |||
Tool Maker Apprentice | |||
Tool Mechanic | |||
Tool Repairer | |||
Tool Salvage Worker | |||
Tool Setter Apprentice | |||
Tool Trouble Shooter | |||
Tool and Die Assembler | |||
Tool and Die Machinist | |||
Tool and Die Maker | |||
Tool and Die Maker Apprentice | |||
Toolmaker | |||
Toolsmith | |||
Trim Die Maker | |||
Wire Drawing Die Maker | |||
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