ISCO-08 7222 to ESCO Occupations

About ISCO-08 7222

7222 Toolmakers and Related WorkersToolmakers 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.