Lays out, fabricates, and assembles metalworking dies, molds, and machine tool fixtures by analyzing blueprints, sketches, models, and engineering or shop specifications. Uses a variety of machinists hand tools and precision measuring instruments. Computes dimensions: determines machining and material or parts required. Performs precision work to exacting tolerances and dimensions; recommends revisions in design and/or substitutions in material based on machinability or fabrication problems encountered; solves problems relating to unusual materials, work-holding arrangements, machine settings, fabrication methods, and production processes. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical processes or other control procedures; certifies/tests products.
§ Follow company policies and procedures.
§ Read blueprints and use necessary measuring devices to make or modify existing tooling/tools for new or old job prints.
§ Set and attach all details.
§ Set-up and operate all tool room machines for specific form tool.
§ Other various duties as needed or assigned.
