Hard Skills
AdvancedPrecision MachiningThe ability to operate manual and CNC machinery to manufacture mould components with extremely tight tolerances.
IntermediateCAD/CAM IntegrationProficiency in using Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing software to design moulds and generate toolpaths for production.
ExpertMould Troubleshooting and RepairThe technical skill of identifying root causes for mould defects such as flash or short shots and performing mechanical corrections.
AdvancedDimensional MetrologyThe use of precision measurement instruments like micrometers, calipers, and CMMs to verify tool dimensions against engineering drawings.
IntermediateMetallurgy and Heat Treatment KnowledgeUnderstanding the properties of tool steels and the thermal processes required to achieve specific hardness and wear resistance levels.