Die Maker Job Description:

Constructs dies from plywood and steel rule, for use in paper cutting and scoring machines, using blueprints, handtools, and machine tools: Lays out and draws die design on plywood sheet, according to blueprint specifications, using such drafting tools as compasses, scribes, calipers, pencils, and rulers. Saws pieces (blocks) from sheet, using table, band, and jigsaws. Sands and polishes blocks to specified dimensions and smoothness, using belt sander. Measures and cuts steel rule to specified length, using tape measure, power hacksaw, and shears. Bends pieces of steel rule to form tab cutting knives and grinds edge to specified sharpness on grinding wheel. Places chase on assembly table, positions wooden blocks in chase, and inserts knives and scoring rules between blocks according to blueprints. Turns bolts on chase to fasten blocks and knives in place, using wrench. May fasten blocks and knives in chase with quoins and mallet.