Hard Skills
ExpertPrecision MachiningThe ability to operate manual and CNC machinery like lathes, mills, and grinders to fabricate or repair tool components to exact specifications.
IntermediateTechnical Drawing InterpretationReading and understanding complex blueprints, CAD models, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) symbols.
AdvancedDie Maintenance and RepairDiagnosing wear, damage, or misalignment in stamping dies and performing necessary corrective actions like sharpening or shim adjustment.
IntermediateMetrology and Precision MeasurementUtilizing high-precision instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) to verify dimensions.
IntermediateMetallurgy KnowledgeUnderstanding the properties, heat treatment processes, and behavior of various metals used in tool and die making.
IntermediateCNC ProgrammingCreating and modifying G-code or using CAM software to automate the machining of tool components.