Job Description:

• 1) Rough-finishes stamping-die-member surfaces, using abrasives and abrading handtools: Lifts and positions die member on bench manually or with hoist.

• 2) Brushes blue pigment on ridges and grooves left by milling operation.

• 3) Grinds ridges down until only traces of pigment are visible at bottom of grooves.

• 4) Uses variety of files, stones, and abrasive cloths and papers to shape and smooth die member.

• 5) May repair punch and die sets, using bench lathe, portable grinder, and polisher, and abrasive handtools.