WORK PROCESSES
TOOL MAKER
O*NET/SOC CODE: 51-4111.00 RAPIDS CODE: 0584
Description: Analyzes variety of specifications, lays out metal stock, sets up and operates machine tools, and fits and assembles parts to fabricate or repair cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, or machinists’ hand tools, applying knowledge of tool design, shop mathematics, metal properties, and layout, machining, and assembly procedures: Studies specifications, such as blueprints, sketches, or tool description, and plans sequence of operations. Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock to lay out work pieces for machining [LAY OUT WORKER (machine shop) 600.281-018]. Sets up and operates machine tools, such as lathe, milling machine, shaper, and grinder to machine parts to specifications, and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications [TOOL-MACHINE SET-UP OPERATOR (machine shop) 601.280-054)]. Positions and secures parts on surface plate or worktable, using devices such as vises, V-blocks, and angle plates. Fits and assembles parts into assemblies or mechanisms, using hand tools. Verifies dimensions and alignment, using measuring instruments such as micrometers, height gauges, and gauge blocks. Examines standard tools and modifies tools as required. Develops specifications from general description and draws or sketches tool to be fabricated, using drafting tools or computer and software programs. May heat treat tools or parts [HEAT TREATER (heat treating) II 504.682-018]. May be designated according to special materials used as Carbide-Tool Maker (clock & watch); Diamond-Tool Maker (clock & watch). May only repair tools and be designated Tool Repairer (machine shop). GOE: 05.05.07 STRENGTH: M GED: R4 M4 L3 SVP: 7 DLU: 88.
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING:
APPROXIMATE HOURS
A. Tool Crib & Tool Inspection
200
B. Drills
200
C. Engine Lathe
800
D. Mills
800
E. Internal Grinders
400
F. Jig Grinders
300
G. Other Grinders
400
H. Boring Machine & Jig Bore
300
I. Heat Treat
100
J. Planers
100
K. Shapers
150
L. Miscellaneous
4250
1. Machines
2. Bench Work
3. Individual Assignments
4. Troubleshooting
TOTAL HOURS
8000
RELATED CLASSROOM TRAINING WITH HOURS
- General Math 32
- Tech Math I 32
- Tech Math II 32
- Tech Math III 32
- Blueprint Reading I 32
- Blueprint Reading II 32
- Hydraulics I 32
- Hydraulics II 32
- Jigs & Fixtures I 32
- Jigs & Fixtures II 32
- Physics & Mechanics 32
- Strength of Materials 32
- Manufacturing Processes 32
- Tool Design 32
- Speeds, Feeds, & Gearing 32
- Industrial Psychology 32
- Industrial Economics 32
- Drafting I 32
- Metallurgy 32
- Precision Instruments 32
- English 32
- Electricity I 64
