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
£31,823
Median salary
New workers start around £18,929.93. Normal pay is £31,823 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £48,977.88.
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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
49
Critical Thinking
46
Active Listening
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Speaking
42
Monitoring
39
Writing
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Science
26
Available Courses
MOT Tester Annual Assessment & CPD
Other
Penwith College
City & Guilds Computer Aided Design (CAD) Level 1 (Solidworks)
Other
STEM & Health Skills Centre Bodmin
ABC Level 3 Award in MOT Test Centre Management
Other
Truro College
HNC Manufacturing Engineering
Higher National Certificate (HNC)
Truro College
