Occupation Description

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 ad 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 ad 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