1220.0 - Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO) Second Edition, 1997

ARCHIVED ISSUE Released at 11:30 AM (CANBERRA TIME) 31/07/1997

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Contents >> 02 Structure & Definitions >> 4 Tradespersons and Related Workers >> 41 Mechanical and Fabrication Engineering Tradespersons >> 411 Mechanical Engineering Tradespersons >> 4113 Toolmakers >> 4113-11 Toolmaker

4113-11	Toolmaker
	Tool and Die Maker

Makes and repairs tools, dies, jigs, fixtures and other precision parts and equipment to fine tolerances for machine tools and other production machinery.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification.

Tasks Include:

studies drawings or specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances of articles to be manufactured
positions, measures and marks out metal stock or castings
sets up and operates machine tools to form workpieces by shaping stock
checks the accuracy of fabricated items to close tolerances
fits and assembles tool or article parts, test-operates and modifies them
sets up, programs and operates numerically controlled, computer-numerically controlled and electrical discharge machine tools
fabricates press tools, dies, plastic moulds or jigs
may dismantle faulty machine tools and machines, and repair or replace defective tools, dies and fixtures
may heat-treat tools, dies and fixtures during fabrication
may braze or weld parts during assembly
may design tools and precision equipment

Specialisations:
Die Caster
Die Sinker
Jigmaker (Metal)
Plastic Mould Maker
Press-Tool Maker