7222 Toolmakers and Related Workers
Toolmakers and related workers make and repair custom-made and specialized tools, sports guns, locks, dies, patterns, machinery components and other metal articles using hand and machine tools to work metal to fine tolerances. Tasks include - (a) reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications of tools, dies, prototypes or models; (b) preparing templates and sketches, and determining work processes; (c) visualizing and computing dimensions, sizes, shapes and tolerances of assemblies, based on specifications; (d) positioning, securing and measuring metal stock or castings to lay out for machining; (e) setting up, operating and maintaining conventional and computer numerically controlled machine tools to cut, turn, mill, plane, drill, bore, grind or otherwise shape work pieces to prescribed dimensions and finish; (f) fitting and assembling parts to make and repair jigs, fixtures and gauges; (g) repairing and modifying sports guns and other small arms; (h) making, fitting, assembling, repairing and installing lock parts and locks; (i) making and repairing metal patterns for preparation of foundry moulds; (j) laying out lines and reference points on metal stock to guide other workers who cut, turn, mill, grind or otherwise shape metal; (k) verifying dimensions, alignments and clearances of finished parts for conformity with specifications, using precision measuring instruments and testing completed items for proper operation. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Die maker - Gunsmith - Jig maker - Locksmith - Patternmaker - Toolmaker Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Tool production machine operator - 7223.
Where 7222 sits in the ISCO-08 hierarchy
- >7 Craft and Related Trades Workers
- >>72 Metal, Machinery and Related Trades Workers
- >>>722 Blacksmiths, Toolmakers and Related Trades Workers
- >>>>7222 Toolmakers and Related Workers
- >>>>7222 Toolmakers and Related Workers
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ISCO-08 7222?
- ISCO-08 7222 is "Toolmakers and Related Workers". Toolmakers and related workers make and repair custom-made and specialized tools, sports guns, locks, dies, patterns, machinery components and other metal articles using hand and machine tools to work metal to fine tolerances. Tasks include - (a) reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications of tools, dies, prototypes or models; (b) preparing templates and sketches, and determining work processes; (c) visualizing and computing dimensions, sizes, shapes and tolerances of assemblies, based on specifications; (d) positioning, securing and measuring metal stock or castings to lay out for machining; (e) setting up, operating and maintaining conventional and computer numerically controlled machine tools to cut, turn, mill, plane, drill, bore, grind or otherwise shape work pieces to prescribed dimensions and finish; (f) fitting and assembling parts to make and repair jigs, fixtures and gauges; (g) repairing and modifying sports guns and other small arms; (h) making, fitting, assembling, repairing and installing lock parts and locks; (i) making and repairing metal patterns for preparation of foundry moulds; (j) laying out lines and reference points on metal stock to guide other workers who cut, turn, mill, grind or otherwise shape metal; (k) verifying dimensions, alignments and clearances of finished parts for conformity with specifications, using precision measuring instruments and testing completed items for proper operation. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Die maker - Gunsmith - Jig maker - Locksmith - Patternmaker - Toolmaker Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Tool production machine operator - 7223.
- How does ISCO-08 7222 map to other classification systems?
- 7222 Toolmakers and Related Workers has equivalents in ESCO Occupations (12dc4509-7d36-46d8-aca0-c147c7ecd806, 2a8d6b4c-661d-4620-8f68-2c99e78f512e, aaa485d0-6787-45c0-8596-b266c0b687fd, +2 more); SOC 2018 (49-9094, 51-4061, 51-4062, +2 more). These crosswalks let you translate this code between ISCO-08 and 2 other classification systems.
- What is the parent category of 7222?
- 7222 Toolmakers and Related Workers sits under 7222 Toolmakers and Related Workers in the ISCO-08 hierarchy.
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