601.281-026 - TOOL MAKER, BENCH (machine shop) - DOT Dictionary of Occupational Titles Job Description

CODE: 601.281-026

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TITLE(s): TOOL MAKER, BENCH (machine shop)

Lays out, fits, and assembles parts to make and repair cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, or machinists' handtools, analyzing specifications according to knowledge of tool designs, shop mathematics, machining, and layout and assembly procedures: Studies blueprint to determine machining to be done and plans layout and assembly. Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock to lay out for machining by other workers [LAY-OUT WORKER (machine shop) 600.281-018]. Operates drill press to drill and tap holes in parts [DRILL-PRESS SET-UP OPERATOR, SINGLE SPINDLE (machine shop) 606.682-018]. Smooths and scrapes parts to fit, using handtools such as files and scrapers. Positions and secures parts on surface plate with devices such as V-blocks, vises, and angle plates. Assembles parts into product, using tools such as wrenches, hammers, and tweezers, and verifies dimensions and alignments, using measuring instruments such as micrometers, height gauges, and gauge blocks. May set up and operate surface grinder [GRINDER OPERATOR, SURFACE, TOOL (machine shop) 603.280-014] to grind surface of parts. May test assembled mechanism. May be designated according to specialized function as Tool Repairer, Bench (machine shop); or according to product made as Gauge Maker (machine shop); Jig-And-Fixture Maker (machine shop).
GOE: 05.05.07 STRENGTH: M GED: R4 M3 L3 SVP: 7 DLU: 77
ONET CROSSWALK: 89102 Tool and Die Makers

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CODE: 601.281-026 Buy the DOT: Download
TITLE(s): TOOL MAKER, BENCH (machine shop)

Lays out, fits, and assembles parts to make and repair cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, or machinists' handtools, analyzing specifications according to knowledge of tool designs, shop mathematics, machining, and layout and assembly procedures: Studies blueprint to determine machining to be done and plans layout and assembly. Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock to lay out for machining by other workers [LAY-OUT WORKER (machine shop) 600.281-018]. Operates drill press to drill and tap holes in parts [DRILL-PRESS SET-UP OPERATOR, SINGLE SPINDLE (machine shop) 606.682-018]. Smooths and scrapes parts to fit, using handtools such as files and scrapers. Positions and secures parts on surface plate with devices such as V-blocks, vises, and angle plates. Assembles parts into product, using tools such as wrenches, hammers, and tweezers, and verifies dimensions and alignments, using measuring instruments such as micrometers, height gauges, and gauge blocks. May set up and operate surface grinder [GRINDER OPERATOR, SURFACE, TOOL (machine shop) 603.280-014] to grind surface of parts. May test assembled mechanism. May be designated according to specialized function as Tool Repairer, Bench (machine shop); or according to product made as Gauge Maker (machine shop); Jig-And-Fixture Maker (machine shop).
GOE: 05.05.07 STRENGTH: M GED: R4 M3 L3 SVP: 7 DLU: 77
ONET CROSSWALK: 89102 Tool and Die Makers