Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Noisy. Dusty. Tasks: Compute dimensions, sizes, shapes and tolerances of workpieces . Inspect final products. Set up machine tools such as lathes, milling machines and grinders. Test prototypes and production tools. Instruct apprentices. Verify machined parts for conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments. Program CNC machine tools. Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications. Lay out, shape and assemble patterns of metal, wood, plastic and other materials from blueprints, models or templates. Position, secure, measure and work metal stock or castings to lay out for machining. Set up and operate conventional and computer controlled machine tools. Patternmaking experience: Metal patternmaking. Wood patternmaking. Tool and die fabrication experience: Metal cutting, forming or bending dies. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years.