5222- TOOL MAKERS, TOOL FITTERS AND MARKERS-OUT

Job Title: 

TOOL MAKERS, TOOL FITTERS AND MARKERS-OUT

Alternate Titles: 

Die maker,Engineer-toolmaker,Jig maker,Marker-out (engineering),Tool fitter,Tool maker

Job Description: 

Tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out mark out metal for machining and fit, assemble and repair machine and press tools, dies, jigs, fixtures and other tools.

Education: 

There are no formal academic requirements although some employers may require GCSEs/S grades. Engineering apprenticeships, BTEC and City and Guilds qualifications are available together with on-the-job training. NVQs/ SVQs at Level 2 are available.
Refer The S/NVQ framework for more details

NS-SEC: 

The simplified NS-SEC analytic class for this code is 5
The simplified NS-SEC operational category for this code is 11.1
Refer The National Statistics Socio-economic Classification for more details

Tasks: 


  • examines drawings and specifications to determine appropriate method and sequence of operations;
  • marks out reference points using measuring instruments and tools such as punches, rules and squares;
  • operates hand and machine tools to shape workpieces to specifications and checks accuracy of machining;
  • assembles prepared parts, checks their alignment with micrometers, optical projectors and other measuring equipment and adjusts as necessary;
  • repairs damaged or worn tools.
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Source Of Info: 

Office of National Statistics UK