Engineering Machinist and Toolmaker - Tasks and specialisations
Kaihanga Take Pūkaha/Taputapu
Tasks & duties
Engineering machinists and toolmakers may do some or all of the following:
- study the client's drawings and instructions
- design tools and equipment on the computer using computer-aided design (CAD) software
- select the metal or plastic to be used
- measure and mark the metal or plastic pieces
- set and operate machines to cut and shape the metal or plastic
- check measurements
- put the tool parts together
- test the tool
- make modifications to the tool
- polish and harden the tool
- maintain and repair tools
- maintain machinery used for making tools.
Wayne Muschamp analysing a drawing for a press tool
Coulton Finch using a lathe to make a new tool
Updated
September 2009
