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.

62 alternate job titles:

Bench Tool Maker Broach Setter Cam Maker Carbide Operator Carbide Tool Maker Cutlery and Tools Saw Maker Die Assembler Die Baker Die Cutter Die Designer Die Finisher Die Machinist Die Maker Die Mechanic Die Repair Laborer Die Repair Technician (Die Repair Tech) Die Set Up Worker Die Setter Die Sinker Die Trouble Shooter Die Try Out Worker Die-Casting and Plastic Molding Mold Maker Diecast and Plastic Mold Maker Electronic Die Maker Fixture Maker Forcer Maker Gage Maker Hub Cutter Jig and Fixture Repairer Jig Bore Tool Maker Jig Maker Jigman Journeyman Tool and Die Maker Keller Machine Operator Metal Die Finisher Metal Gauge Maker Paper Goods Die Maker Plastic Fixture Builder Plastic Tool Maker Saw Maker Sawsmith Silver Jewelry Die Maker Stamping Bench Die Maker Stamping Die Maker Stamping Die Try-Out Worker Tap and Die Maker Technician Template Layout Worker Tool and Die Assembler Tool and Die Machinist Tool and Die Maker Tool and Die Technician Tool and Fixture Specialist Tool Liaison Tool Maker Tool Mechanic Tool Repairer Tool Salvage Worker Tool Trouble Shooter Tooling Technician (Tooling Tech) Toolsmith Trim Die Maker Wire Drawing Die Maker
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Salary Information

Tool and Die Makers: $63,180 (median) per year.

Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company


Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Daily Tasks & Responsibilities

Task Description Category
Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences. Maintenance
Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications. General
Calculate dimensions of workpieces, products, or equipment. General
Operate metal or plastic forming equipment. General
Operate grinding equipment. General
Smooth metal surfaces or edges. General
Inspect metal, plastic, or composite products. General
Conduct test runs of production equipment. General
Polish materials, workpieces, or finished products. General
Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment. General
Lift materials or workpieces using cranes or other lifting equipment. General
Measure materials to mark reference points, cutting lines, or other indicators. General
Shape metal workpieces with hammers or other small hand tools. General
Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing. General
Select production input materials. General
Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials. General
Feed materials or products into or through equipment. General
Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment. General
Assemble machine tools, parts, or fixtures. General
Operate welding equipment. General
Repair parts or assemblies. General
Design tools, fixtures, or other devices for production equipment. Development
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    Technology Requirements

    Technology Description
    Dassault Systemes SolidWorks Computer aided design CAD software
    Autodesk AutoCAD Computer aided design CAD software
    Bentley MicroStation Computer aided design CAD software
    Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software
    Microsoft Office software Office suite software
    Microsoft Outlook Electronic mail software
    Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation software
    Microsoft Project Project management software
    Microsoft Word Word processing software
    SAP software Enterprise resource planning ERP software
    1CadCam Unigraphics Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
    Autodesk Inventor Computer aided design CAD software
    CNC Mastercam Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
    Cimatron CimatronE Master Computer aided design CAD software
    DP Technology ESPRIT Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
    Dassault Systemes CATIA Computer aided design CAD software
    JobPack MES Scheduler Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
    Kubotek USA KeyCreator Computer aided design CAD software
    Logopress Computer aided design CAD software
    MAKER CAD/CAM Services DIEMAKER Computer aided design CAD software
    Mastercam computer-aided design and manufacturing software Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
    NC verification software Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
    OPEN MIND Technologies hyperMILL Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
    PTC Creo Parametric Computer aided design CAD software
    Seco Tools Seco Point Inventory management software
    Striker Systems SS-Die Design Computer aided design CAD software
    Striker Systems SS-Draw Form Computer aided design CAD software
    Striker Systems SS-Strip Design Computer aided design CAD software
    VX Corporation VX Mold & Die Computer aided design CAD software
    Vero International VISI-Mould Computer aided design CAD software
    Virtual Gibbs CADD/CAM Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
    data M Software COPRA MetalBender Computer aided design CAD software
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      Relevant Certifications

      Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:

      Certification Issuing Organization Practice Test
      Certified Oil Monitoring Analyst II Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers Not Available
      Diemaking Level II National Institute for Metalworking Skills Not Available
      Diemaking Level III National Institute for Metalworking Skills Not Available
      Level III - Setup with Single Hit Tooling III National Institute for Metalworking Skills Not Available
      Oil Monitoring Analyst I Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers Not Available
      Stamping Level II - Compound Dies National Institute for Metalworking Skills Not Available
      Stamping Level II - Operate with Deep Draw Dies II National Institute for Metalworking Skills Not Available
      Stamping Level II - Operate with Progressive Dies II National Institute for Metalworking Skills Not Available
      Stamping Level II - Operate with Single Hit Tooling II National Institute for Metalworking Skills Not Available
      Stamping Level III - Setup with Compound Dies III National Institute for Metalworking Skills Not Available
      Stamping Level III - Setup with Deep Draw Dies III National Institute for Metalworking Skills Not Available
      Stamping Level III - Setup with Progressive Dies III National Institute for Metalworking Skills Not Available
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