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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