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Engineering technician - Toolmaker & Tool & Die Maintenance Technician

Engineering technician - Toolmaker & Tool & Die Maintenance Technician

Engineering and manufacturing

Level 3 - Technical Occupation

Designing, building, servicing and repairing a range of engineering products and services.

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Reference: OCC0457K

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Average (median) salary: £37,744 per year

SOC 2020 code: 3113 Engineering technicians

SOC 2020 sub unit groups:

  • 3113/99 Engineering technicians n.e.c.
  • 3113/01 Aerospace technicians
  • 5222/02 Tool makers
  • 5235/00 Boat and ship builders and repairers
  • 5241/02 Electro-mechanical technicians

Technical Education Products

ST0457:

Engineering technician - Toolmaker & Tool & Die Maintenance Technician

(Level 3)

Approved for delivery

TL0009c:

Engineering, manufacturing, processing and control​ - Machining and Toolmaking Technologies

(Level 3)

Employers involved in creating the standard:

BAE Systems plc,vSemta Limited, Airbus Group, The Institution of Engineering and Technology, Gama Aviation Ltd, Harrods Aviation Ltd, British Airways, Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group, UTC Aerospace Systems, Resource Group, MBDA (UK) Ltd, GTA England Ltd, Rolls-Royce plc, NFEC Ltd, GKN Aerospace, Royal Aeronautical Society, Royal Air Force Cosford, Royal Navy, Cooper & Turner, Nikken Kosakusho Europe Ltd, Edward Pryor & Son Ltd, Newburgh Precision, Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Siemens plc, Jaguar Land Rover, Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd, BMW, The Engineering Employer Federation, Leonardo Helicopters UK, Babcock International Group, Mersey Maritime Group

Employers involved in creating the standard:

BAE Systems plc,vSemta Limited, Airbus Group, The Institution of Engineering and Technology, Gama Aviation Ltd, Harrods Aviation Ltd, British Airways, Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group, UTC Aerospace Systems, Resource Group, MBDA (UK) Ltd, GTA England Ltd, Rolls-Royce plc, NFEC Ltd, GKN Aerospace, Royal Aeronautical Society, Royal Air Force Cosford, Royal Navy, Cooper & Turner, Nikken Kosakusho Europe Ltd, Edward Pryor & Son Ltd, Newburgh Precision, Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Siemens plc, Jaguar Land Rover, Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd, BMW, The Engineering Employer Federation, Leonardo Helicopters UK, Babcock International Group, Mersey Maritime Group

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Typical job titles include:

Aerospace Technician
Aviation Engineer
Engineering Technician
Machinist
Maritime Engineering
Mechatronics Engineer and Toolmaker

Keywords:

Building
Design
Engineer
Engineering
Repaire
Technician
Toolmaking

Knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs)

K1: understanding the importance of complying with statutory, quality, organisational and health and safety regulations
K2: understanding of general engineering/manufacturing mathematical and scientific principles, methods, techniques, graphical expressions, symbols formulae and calculations used by engineering technicians
K3: understanding the structure, properties and characteristics of common materials used in the sector
K4: understanding the typical problems that may arise within their normal work activities/environment
K5: understanding approved diagnostic methods and techniques used to help solve engineering/manufacturing problems
K6: understanding the importance of only using current approved processes, procedures, documentation and the potential implications for the organisation if this is not adhered to
K7: understanding and interpreting relevant engineering/manufacturing data and documentation in order to complete their job role
K8: understanding the different roles and functions in the organisation and how they interact.
K9: understanding why it is important for an organisation to continually review their processes and procedures
K53: understand mathematical techniques, formula and calculations in a Toolmaking environment
K54: understand the structure, properties and characteristics of common materials used for the manufacture and repair of tooling, Moulds, Dies and jigs and fixtures
K55: understand the safe operation, correct selection and the application of a range of hand tools used for toolmaking and die maintenance, including grinders, drills, stones etc.
K56: understand the safe operation and operating principles of a range of complex and often state of the art workshop machinery (such as CNC lathes, milling, grinding and erosion machining centres, drilling and welding equipment)
K57: understand how to set up and operate the machinery/equipment efficiently and effectively
K58: understand the principles of how the relevant tools, dies, jigs and fixtures being manufactured/maintained function, the operating sequences, the purpose of individual components/systems and how they interact
K59: Understand the application of pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical and electronic systems as applied to various moulding, injection, pressing and similar associated machinery.

S1: obtaining, checking and using the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation)
S2: working safely at all times, complying with health, safety and environmental legislation, regulations and organisational requirements planning and where applicable obtaining all the resources required to undertake the work activity
S3: undertaking the work activity using the correct processes, procedures and equipment
S4: carrying out the required checks (such as quality, compliance or testing) using the correct procedures, processes and/or equipment
S5: dealing promptly and effectively with engineering/manufacturing problems within the limits of their responsibility using approved diagnostic methods and techniques and report those which cannot be resolved to the appropriate personnel
S6: completing any required documentation using the defined recording systems at the appropriate stages of the work activity
S7: restoring the work area on completion of the activity and where applicable return any resources and consumables to the appropriate location
S94: read and interpret relevant data and documentation used to produce and/or maintain tool and die components, assemblies and systems
S95: apply methods and techniques to produce, assemble, disassemble repair and/or maintain tools, dies, jigs and fixtures as applicable to the employer requirements
S96: apply methods and techniques to produce, assemble, disassemble repair and/or maintain tools, dies, jigs and fixtures as applicable to the employer requirements
S97: undertake testing to confirm correct operation, and of the effectiveness of repairs and maintenance activities carried out.
S98: undertake equipment/asset care and/or Preventative Planned Maintenance processes and procedures
S99: Carry out complex fault diagnosis and repair activities covering the following technologies as applicable to the tool, die, jig and fixture environment: Maintaining mechanical equipment, Maintaining fluid & pneumatic power equipment, Maintaining electrical & electronic equipment, Maintaining process control equipment
S100: contribute to the business by identifying possible opportunities for improving working practices, processes and/or procedures

B1: Personal responsibility, resilience and ethics. Comply with health and safety guidance and procedures, be disciplined and have a responsible approach to risk, work diligently at all times, accept responsibility for managing time and workload and stay motivated and committed when facing challenges. Comply with any organisational policies/codes of conduct in relation to ethical compliance
B2: Work effectively in teams. Integrate with the team, support other people, consider implications of their actions on other people and the business
B3: Effective communication and interpersonal skills. open and honest communicator, communicating clearly using appropriate methods, listening to others and have a positive and respectful attitude
B4: Focus on quality and problem solving. Follow instructions and guidance, demonstrates attention to detail, follow a logical approach to problem solving and seek opportunities to improve quality, speed and efficiency
B5: Continuous personal development. Reflect on skills, knowledge and behaviours and seeks opportunities to develop, adapt to different situations, environments or technologies and have a positive attitude to feedback and advice

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