A professional who lays out, machines, and finishes impression cavities in die blocks to produce forging dies, following blueprints and applying knowledge of diesinking. Respnsibilities include:

• Analyzes blueprint of part or die and plans sequence of operations.
• Measures and marks die block to lay out designs of cavities.
• Sets up and operates variety of machine tools, such as shaper, vertical turret lathe, and engine lathe to machine cavities in die block.
• Obtains specified dimensions, contours, and finish of die cavities, using tools, such as power grinder, scrapers, files, and emery cloth.
• Inspects die cavities, using templates and measuring instruments, such as calipers, micrometers, and height gauges to verify conformance to specifications.
• May develop die design from blueprint of part, using knowledge of machining and forging processes.
• May make templates to verify dimensions of cavities.
• May make and inspect sample lead or plaster cast of part to verify fit of die members and basic shape of part.
• May repair forging dies and be designated Die Repairer, Forging.
• May set up and operate machines to plane surfaces and edges of forging dies and be known as Edger Machine Setter.