Tooling Technician.

Die makers are responsible for managing the production of dies on the basis of technical specifications given by the die designer. Their role begins with the planning the manufacture of the die and ends with the completed die once accepted by the client. Machining, adjustment and quality control all take place in the middle. Dies are used to stamp metal parts using presses. The type of die can vary significantly based on the type of part that is to be stamped (stamping, moulding, perforation, forming...). On the other hand, there is an important task parallel to manufacturing, involving the introduction of modifications into existing dies, due to the need to make small changes to the parts to be stamped. It is worth noting that die making requires a good knowledge of specific machine tools on the part of the die maker, including, in particular, milling, jig boring and electroerosion machines for the manufacturing process, as well as the presses used to adjust dies. Die makers normally report to the plant manager or industrial manager.

• Interpret the technical specifications given by the matrix designer in order to manufacture the matrixes.
• Define and schedule the matrix manufacturing operations.
• Supervise the matrix manufacturing process.
• Work together with the quality department to control the quality of the matrixes, in accordance with the established technical specifications.
• Supervise the adjustment of the matrixes.
• Contact the raw material suppliers and subcontractors (certain mechanisation and heat treatment operations).
• Keep in contact with clients throughout the entire matrix manufacturing process.
• Supervise the modifications made to the matrixes already manufactured.

Regulated training and graduates

• Professional Training Course(s) in the field of Mechanical Production - Intermediate Level: Mechanisation
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Fabricació mecànica: Mecanitzat per arrencament de ferritja (Nivell 2)
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Fabricació mecànica: Mecanitzat per abrasió, electroerosió i procediments especials (Nivell 2)
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Fabricació mecànica: Mecanitzat per tall i conformat (Nivell 2)
• Professional Training Course (s) in the field of Professional Mechanical engineering - Advanced Level: Design in Mechanical Manufacturing
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Fabricació mecànica: Disseny de motlles i models de fundició o forja (Nivell 3)
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Fabricació mecànica: Disseny d'útils de processat de xapa (Nivell 3)
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Fabricació mecànica: Fabricació de troquels per a la producció de peces de xapa metàl·lica (Nivell 3)

Complementary training

Other specific skills

Analytical thought: Level 1

Initiative: Level 2

Concern for order and quality: Level 2

Communication: Level 2

Planning and organisation: Level 1

Logistics

The planning, organisation, control and carrying out of logistics and administrative tasks are the focus of people who work in the field of logistics. Activities in the field of logistics include the organisation and planning of supply, storage, production and distribution systems, taking inventories, controlling stock and estimating production, as well as the organisation and/or carrying out of the administrative tasks necessary for the implementation of these activities. Knowledge of organisation, control and management techniques is essential for carrying out these activities.

Mechanical handling

People related to the field of mechanical handling are interested in the assembly, maintenance, repair and use of machines, tools and installations. Some good examples of professional activities in the field of mechanical handling are adjusting and configuring machines, reviewing technical equipment to detect incidents in their operation, handling machinery in production processes and driving specialised vehicles.

Turner

Machinery setter

Mechanical precision specialist

Machining centre operator

Product quality checker

• Work hours

  Full-time

• Salary

  From 15.691 to 22.020 euros per annum gross. edian: 18.588 euros annum gross.
  
  Source: Report "Observatory of Jobs and Salaries of the Labour Market. Barcelona Activa", elaborated by ICSA Grupo. April 2015.

• Professional category

  Specialist staff