7222-Toolmakers and related workers

Main Tasks include -

• (a) reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications of tools, dies, prototypes or models
• (b) preparing templates and sketches, and determining work processes
• (c) visualizing and computing dimensions, sizes, shapes, and tolerances of assemblies, based on specifications
• (d) positioning, securing and measuring metal stock or castings to lay out for machining
• (e) setting up, operating and maintaining conventional and computer numerically controlled machine tools to cut, turn, mill, plane, drill, bore, grind or otherwise shape workpiece to prescribed dimensions and finish
• (f) fitting and assembling parts to make and repair jigs, fixtures and gauges
• (g) repairing and modifying sports guns and other small arms
• (h) making, fitting, assembling, repairing and installing lock parts and locks
• (i) making and repairing metal patterns for preparation of foundry moulds
• (j) laying out lines and reference points on metal stock to guide other workers who cut, turn, mill, grind or otherwise shape metal
• (k) verifying dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments and testing completed items for proper operation.