Toolmaker Apprentice

The Toolmaker Apprentice position applies knowledge of tool and die design, construction, shop mathematics, metal properties and layout to analyze specifications and metal stock layout, set up and operate machine shop equipment, fit and assemble parts for the fabrication and repair of metalworking dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gages and machinists’ hand tools.

Qualifications
To achieve success, a Toolmaker Apprentice should possess the following minimum requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Education and Experience: Two-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school is preferred; or, three to six months of related experience and/or training; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Comprehension/Communication skills:  Reads, analyzes, and interprets repair manuals, blueprints, schematics, shop drawings, engineering notes, drawings, procedural manuals and other mechanical reports. Presents information effectively, and responds to questions from groups of managers, supervisors, employees and others.

Mathematical Skills: Works with mathematical concepts such as decimal equivalents, inference, and the fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Applies concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability: Solves practical problems and deals with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interprets written, oral, diagrammed, or schedule-form instructions.


Duties & Responsibilities