Inspect finished dies for smoothness, contour conformity, and defects

Check dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts to make sure they meet specifications

File, grind, shim, and adjust different parts to properly fit them together

Visualize and compute dimensions, sizes, shapes, and tolerances of assemblies, based on specifications

Conduct test runs with completed tools or dies to make sure that parts meet specifications, making adjustments if needed

Set up and operate conventional or computer numerically controlled machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders to cut, bore, grind, or otherwise shape parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes

Use machine tools and hand tools to fit and assemble parts to make, repair, or modify dies, jigs, gauges, and tools

Study blueprints, sketches, models, or specifications to plan sequences of operations for fabricating tools, dies, or assemblies