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Tool and die makers perform some or all of the following duties:

A. May program CNC machine tools.

Metal patternmakers perform some or all of the following duties:

A. Machine, fit and assemble castings and other parts to make precision models of required shape such as metal patterns, core boxes and match plates

B. Lay out, shape and assemble patterns of metal, wood, plastic and other materials from blueprints, models or templates

C. May program CNC machine tools.

Metal mould makers perform some or all of the following duties:

A. Machine, fit and assemble parts to make metal moulds and cores for plastic injection moulding, or other production processes

B. May program CNC machine tools.

C. Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications of tools, dies, prototypes or models

D. Prepare templates and sketches, and determine work processes

E. Compute dimensions and tolerances and set up machine tools

F. Position, secure, measure and work metal stock or castings to lay out for machining

G. Set up, operate and maintain a variety of conventional and computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools to cut, turn, mill, plane, drill, bore, grind or otherwise shape workpiece to prescribed dimensions and finish

H. Verify machined parts for conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments such as vernier callipers, micrometers, co-ordinate measuring machines (CMM) and electronic measuring devices

I. Fit and assemble or disassemble parts using hand tools

J. Test completed tools, dies, jigs or fixtures for proper operation

1. What education do you need to become a Tool and Die Makers?
   1. To be a tool and die maker, you usually need a high school education.... more
2. What is the current Job Outlook for a Tool and Die Makers?
   The job outlook for Tool and Die Makers is considered Average because: 1.... more
3. What is the future Job Outlook for a Tool and Die Makers?
   Your job outlook will continue to be Average because: 1. The employment... more
4. How much does a Tool and Die Makers make?
   The average hourly wages for Tool and Die Makers is $21.77/HR, which is close... more
5. What is the currently unemployment rate for a Tool and Die Makers"?
   4% of Tool and Die Makers are unemployed. This rate is close to the average... more
6. How many Tool and Die Makers are employed part-time?
   1% of Tool and Die Makers are employed only on a part-time basis. There were... more
7. How many Tool and Die Makers are self-employed?
   Roughly 3% of Tool and Die Makers are self-employed. This is considered... more
8. What is the average age of a Tool and Die Makers?
   The retirement rate to 2009 will likely be average reflecting the... more