4/4/23, 9:44 AM ONS SOC specific unit/minor/major group details

5222: TOOL MAKERS, TOOL FITTERS AND MARKERS-OUT

Job description:
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.

Entry requirements of this job:

There are no formal academic requirements although some employers may require GCSEs/S
grades. Engineering apprenticeships, BTEC and City and Guilds qualifications are available
together with on-the-job training. NVQs/ SVQs at Level 2 are available.

Tasks required by this job include:

examines drawings and specifications to determine appropriate method and sequence of
operations;
marks out reference points using measuring instruments and tools such as punches, rules
and squares;
operates hand and machine tools to shape workpieces to specifications and checks
accuracy of machining;
assembles prepared parts, checks their alignment with micrometers, optical projectors and
other measuring equipment and adjusts as necessary;
repairs damaged or worn tools.

NS-SEC categorisations:
The simplified NS-SEC analytic class for this code is 5
The simplified NS-SEC operational category for this code is 11.1
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Jobs related to this code:

Die maker
Engineer-toolmaker
Jig maker
Marker-out (engineering)
Tool fitter
Tool maker

This unit group is part of:

Minor Group 522: METAL MACHINING, FITTING AND INSTRUMENT MAKING TRADES
Sub-Major Group 52: SKILLED METAL, ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC TRADES
Major Group 5: SKILLED TRADES OCCUPATIONS

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