Die Maker

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Dusty

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Compute dimensions, sizes, shapes and tolerances of workpieces
• Inspect final products
• Set up machine tools such as lathes, milling machines and grinders
• Test prototypes and production tools
• Instruct apprentices
• Verify machined parts for conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments
• Program CNC machine tools
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
• Lay out, shape and assemble patterns of metal, wood, plastic and other materials from blueprints, models or templates
• Position, secure, measure and work metal stock or castings to lay out for machining
• Set up and operate conventional and computer controlled machine tools

Experience and specialization

Patternmaking experience

• Metal patternmaking
• Wood patternmaking

Tool and die fabrication experience

• Metal cutting, forming or bending dies