Appendix F – Task Profile Chart - Tool and Die Maker

Block A – Common Occupational Skills

1. Performs safety-related functions.

• 1.01 Maintains safe work environment.
• 1.02 Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment.

2. Uses and maintains machine-tools and tooling.

• 2.01 Uses hoisting and lifting equipment.
• 2.02 Maintains machine-tools and tooling.

3. Organizes work.

• 3.01 Interprets drawings, specifications and applications.
• 3.02 Plans project activities.

4. Performs benchwork.

• 4.01 Performs layout.
• 4.02 Marks material for identification.
• 4.03 Inspects workpiece.
• 4.04 Finishes workpiece.

Block B – Machine-tool Setup and Operation

5. Plans and prepares for machine-tool operations.

• 5.01 Plans machining sequence.
• 5.02 Establishes workpiece datum.
• 5.03 Sets up work holding devices in machine-tools.
• 5.04 Sets up machine tooling and accessories.
• 5.05 Sets up workpiece in machine-tool.
• 5.06 Selects speeds and feeds of machine-tools.

6. Operates conventional drill presses, lathes and milling machines.

• 6.01 Performs hole making and finishing operations.
• 6.02 Turns surfaces using lathe.
• 6.03 Faces surfaces using milling machine.
• 6.04 Performs parting, grooving and knurling using lathe.
• 6.05 Cuts internal and external threads using lathe.
• 6.06 Performs profiling, pocketing and slotting using milling machine.

7. Operates power saws.

• 7.01 Saws straight and angle cuts.
• 7.02 Cuts irregular shapes.

8. Operates grinders.

• 8.01 Mounts grinding wheel.
• 8.02 Grinds flat surfaces.
• 8.03 Grinds profiles and tapered surfaces.

9. Operates computer numerical control (CNC) machines.

• 9.01 Performs basic CNC programming.
• 9.02 Inputs program data into control memory.
• 9.03 Sets up workpiece datum.
• 9.04 Verifies programs.
• 9.05 Monitors machining processes.

10. Operates Electrical Discharge Machines (EDM).

• 10.01 Determines flushing methods.
• 10.02 Sets cutting conditions.

Block C – Prototypes

11. Develops prototype.

• 11.01 Selects prototyping technique and materials.
• 11.02 Fabricates prototype components.
• 11.03 Assembles prototype components.

12. Proves out prototypes.

• 12.01 Inspects prototype.
• 12.02 Evaluates function of prototype.
• 12.03 Resolves malfunction of prototype.

Block D – Heat Treatment

13. Heat treats materials.

• 13.01 Selects heat treating process.
• 13.02 Hardens materials.
• 13.03 Tempers materials.
• 13.04 Anneals materials.
• 13.05 Normalizes materials.
• 13.06 Carburizes materials.

14. Tests heat treated materials.

• 14.01 Performs visual inspection.
• 14.02 Performs hardness test.

Block E – Production Tool Design and Development

15. Performs basic production tool design.

• 15.01 Identifies production tool requirements.
• 15.02 Prepares shop sketches.
• 15.03 Determines production tool material specifications and engineered components.
• 15.04 Prepares information for drafting.

16. Fits and assembles production tools.

• 16.01 Verifies dimensions of production tool components.
• 16.02 Positions production tool components.
• 16.03 Performs final assembly.
• 16.04 Sets production tool timing.

17. Proves out production tools.

• 17.01 Sets up production tools.
• 17.02 Verifies production part material.
• 17.03 Develops blank.
• 17.04 Cycles equipment with production tools.
• 17.05 Evaluates production part.
• 17.06 Checks production tool for damage.
• 17.07 Modifies production tools to enhance productivity.

18. Repairs and maintains production tools.

• 18.01 Identifies condition of production tools.
• 18.02 Identifies repair procedures.
• 18.03 Adjusts production tool components.
• 18.04 Reconditions production tool components.