Often work a regular 40-hour week. However, as the cost of new machinery has increased, many employers now have more than one shift.
May work overtime and weekends, especially during peak production periods.
Generally work an established schedule.
TOOL AND DIE MAKERS will:
Use many types of tools and measuring instruments
Many use computer-aided design (CAD)
TOOL AND DIE MAKERS frequently:
See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.
Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.
It is important that TOOL AND DIE MAKERS be able to:
React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet.
Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects.
Focus on one source of sound and ignore others.
Choose quickly and correctly among various movements when responding to different signals.
Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
Use muscles for extended periods without getting tired.
Adjust body movements or equipment controls to keep pace with speed changes of moving objects.
