diemaker
Stamps out templates
A diemaker is a skilled tradesperson who makes dies—the specialized tools used to cut, shape, or stamp materials like metal, plastic, or paper.
Dies are essential in manufacturing for producing uniform parts, from coins to car body panels.
The trade requires precision metalworking skills: The diemaker spent weeks perfecting the mold for the new bottle cap.
Strike with fist
- stampingForceful foot motion
- forgingShaping heated metal; faking documents
- cuttingDividing via sharp edge
- blankingErasing or forgetting
progressive · transfer · forming · bending · piercing · trimming · coining · embossing
Willingness to accept difference
- micrometerMillionth of a meter
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
- gaugeStandard of measurement
- measurementDetermining size or amount
specification · thousandths · flatness · parallelism · inspection · quality control · fitting · adjustment
Learner bound to employer
- journeymanQualified trade worker
- masterAuthority or controller
- toolmakerCrafter of implements
- machinistMetal parts fabricator
moldmaker · shop · bench · union · vocational · certification · experience · manufacturing
punch
Strike with fist
- stampingForceful foot motion
- forgingShaping heated metal; faking documents
- cuttingDividing via sharp edge
blanking · progressive · transfer · forming · bending · piercing · trimming · coining · embossing · hardening
tolerance
Willingness to accept difference
- micrometerMillionth of a meter
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
- gaugeStandard of measurement
measurement · specification · thousandths · flatness · parallelism · inspection · quality control · fitting · adjustment · alignment
apprentice
Learner bound to employer
- journeymanQualified trade worker
- masterAuthority or controller
- toolmakerCrafter of implements
machinist · moldmaker · shop · bench · union · vocational · certification · experience · manufacturing · industry
casting
Shaping through liquid form
ejector · runner · gate · sprue · parting line · flash · venting · insert · slide · lifter
- craftsmenblacksmith, carpenter, cobbler, mason, weaver
diemakermachine operator
One who runs equipment
assembler · stamper · assembly line worker · end user · fabricator