A Day In The Life
Applied Technology Field of Interest
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
Program Recommendations
Tool and Die Makers
Projected Jobs
Tool and Die Makers
360
Projected job openings through 2030
Top Expected Tasks
Tool and Die Makers
01
Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, or dial indicators.
02
Set up and operate conventional or computer numerically controlled machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, or grinders to cut, bore, grind, or otherwise shape parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes.
03
Visualize and compute dimensions, sizes, shapes, and tolerances of assemblies, based on specifications.
04
Study blueprints, sketches, models, or specifications to plan sequences of operations for fabricating tools, dies, or assemblies.
05
Fit and assemble parts to make, repair, or modify dies, jigs, gauges, and tools, using machine tools, hand tools, or welders.
06
Inspect finished dies for smoothness, contour conformity, and defects.
07
Select metals to be used from a range of metals and alloys, based on properties such as hardness or heat tolerance.
08
Lift, position, and secure machined parts on surface plates or worktables, using hoists, vises, v-blocks, or angle plates.
09
File, grind, shim, and adjust different parts to properly fit them together.
10
Smooth and polish flat and contoured surfaces of parts or tools, using scrapers, abrasive stones, files, emery cloths, or power grinders.
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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