Tool & Die Maker

$78,312 earning potential

Tool and die makers are a class of machinists who use computer-aided design and computer-controlled machinery to make and repair specialized parts such as dies, cutting tools, and gauges.

This option is for you if:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Read blueprints, sketches, specifications, or CAD and CAM files for making tools and dies
Compute and verify dimensions, sizes, shapes, and tolerances of workpieces
Set up, operate, and disassemble conventional, manual, and computer-numeric controlled (CNC) machine tools
File, grind, and adjust parts so that they fit together properly
Test completed tools and dies to ensure that they meet specifications
Smooth and polish the surfaces of tools and dies

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