Manufacturing

Tool and Die Makers

Analyze specifications, lay out metal stock, set up and operate machine tools, and fit and assemble parts to make and repair dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and machinists' hand tools.

A Day In The Life

Manufacturing Industry

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Salary Breakdown

Tool and Die Makers

Average

$57,010

ANNUAL

$27.41

HOURLY

Entry Level

$38,600

ANNUAL

$18.56

HOURLY

Mid Level

$60,830

ANNUAL

$29.24

HOURLY

Expert Level

$76,670

ANNUAL

$36.86

HOURLY


Projected Jobs

Tool and Die Makers

360

Projected job openings through 2030

Top Expected Tasks

Tool and Die Makers


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Tool and Die Makers

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Mechanical

KNOWLEDGE

Mathematics

KNOWLEDGE

Production and Processing

KNOWLEDGE

Design

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

SKILL

Operation and Control

SKILL

Operations Monitoring

SKILL

Quality Control Analysis

SKILL

Critical Thinking

SKILL

Equipment Selection

ABILITY

Near Vision

ABILITY

Visualization

ABILITY

Problem Sensitivity

ABILITY

Control Precision

ABILITY

Finger Dexterity


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