


Tool and Die
Makers

Job Description
Analyze specifications, and assemble parts and operate machine tools to make and repair dies and tools to meet these specifications.
Skills and Abilities

Critical thinking skills, problem solving, precise hand movements, being able to pick up on patterns, and good communication skills.
Education

Associate Degree or Middle Skill

Job Duties
Study blueprints or models to plan out the sequence for assembling, set up and run machine tools, and analyze finished parts to ensure that they meet specifications.

Technology
Computer Aided Design Software
Computer Aided Manufacturing Software
Spreadsheet Software

Median Earnings
$26.63 per hour