Aug 09, 2023

Tool and Die Maker​

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This is a job that will put you in machine shops, tool rooms, and on factory floors. As a Tool and Die Maker, you will set up and operate a variety of computer-controlled or mechanically-controlled machine tools to produce precision metal parts, instruments, and tools. These tools include dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges and specialty tools using various metals, alloys and plastics.​

On the job, you will build precision dies, tools and prototypes using conventional and numerically controlled metal-cutting and forming machines and equipment, including saws, drills, grinders, lathes, mills, die presses and electrical discharge machines.  ​