SOC 2020 · 5222
Tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out
Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations from
Skilled Worker
Not eligible
No Skilled Worker route through this code.
Salary floor
£41,700
The general threshold, £41,700, is the higher of the two.
Shortage lists
Not listed
This code is on neither the Immigration Salary List nor the Temporary Shortage List.
What this occupation actually pays
ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, full-time gross annual pay.
ONS has not published enough of the pay distribution for Tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out in UK to draw it. The figures we do hold are shown above.
| Region | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 2025 | — | — | £39,902 | — | — |
| North West 2025 | — | — | £58,131 | — | — |
| South East 2025 | — | — | £42,398 | — | — |
| South West 2025 | — | — | £34,223 | — | — |
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
Tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out mark out metal for machining and fit, assemble and repair machine and press tools, dies, jigs, fixtures and other tools.
Typical tasks
examines drawings and specifications to determine appropriate method and sequence of operations
marks out reference points using measuring instruments and tools such as punches, rules and squares
operates hand and machine tools to shape workpieces to specifications and checks accuracy of machining
assembles prepared parts, checks their alignment with micrometers, optical projectors and other measuring equipment and adjusts as necessary
repairs damaged or worn tools
Entry routes and qualifications
There are no formal academic requirements although some employers may require GCSEs/S grades. Engineering apprenticeships, BTEC and City and Guilds qualifications are available together with on-the-job training. NVQs/ SVQs at level 2 and 3 are available.