Tool Makers, Tool Fitters and Markers-out
Tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out mark out metal for machining and fit, assemble and repair machine and press tools, dies, jigs, fixtures and other tools.
view coursesAbout this Career
£34,190
Average salary
New workers start around £21,349.03. Normal pay is £34,190 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £55,045.11.
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Annual Openings
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in Cornwall, and do<br /> not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
- Repairs damaged or worn tools.
- Assembles prepared parts, checks their alignment with micrometers, optical projectors and other measuring equipment and adjusts as necessary.
- Operates hand and machine tools to shape workpieces to specifications and checks accuracy of machining.
- Marks out reference points using measuring instruments and tools such as punches, rules and squares.
- Examines drawings and specifications to determine appropriate method and sequence of operations.
Skills Employers Are Looking For
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Skills
Job postings
Mathematics
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Active Learning
57
Reading Comprehension
56
Learning Strategies
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Critical Thinking
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Active Listening
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Speaking
42
Monitoring
39
Writing
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Science
26
Available Courses
Apprenticeship Standard: Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician L3
Apprenticeship
Truro College
IMI Level 1 Diploma in Automotive Maintenance
Other
Penwith College
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering
Extended Diploma
Truro College
Apprenticeship Standard: Machining Technician L3
Apprenticeship
Truro College
