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.
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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 |
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 |
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 |