Tool and Die Makers
O*NET Code: 51-4111.00
Education Level
Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Associate degree or apprenticeship
Description
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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💼 Also Known As
Bench Tool MakerBroach SetterCam MakerCarbide OperatorCarbide Tool MakerCutlery and Tools Saw MakerDie AssemblerDie BakerDie CutterDie DesignerDie FinisherDie MachinistDie MakerDie MechanicDie Repair LaborerDie Repair Technician (Die Repair Tech)Die Set Up WorkerDie SetterDie SinkerDie Trouble Shooter
⚡ Skills (13)
Operations Monitoring3/100
Operation and Control3/100
Quality Control Analysis3/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Monitoring3/100
Equipment Selection3/100
Judgment and Decision Making3/100
Time Management3/100
Active Listening3/100
Active Learning3/100
+ 3 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (32)
🔥Autodesk AutoCAD
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Bentley MicroStation
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
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
01CadCam Unigraphics
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Autodesk Inventor
Computer aided design CAD software
0CNC Mastercam
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Cimatron CimatronE Master
Computer aided design CAD software
0DP Technology ESPRIT
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Dassault Systemes CATIA
Computer aided design CAD software
0JobPack MES Scheduler
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
0Kubotek USA KeyCreator
Computer aided design CAD software
0Logopress
Computer aided design CAD software
0MAKER CAD/CAM Services DIEMAKER
Computer aided design CAD software
0Mastercam computer-aided design and manufacturing software
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0NC verification software
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0OPEN MIND Technologies hyperMILL
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0PTC Creo Parametric
Computer aided design CAD software
0Seco Tools Seco Point
Inventory management software
0Striker Systems SS-Die Design
Computer aided design CAD software
0Striker Systems SS-Draw Form
Computer aided design CAD software
0Striker Systems SS-Strip Design
Computer aided design CAD software
0VX Corporation VX Mold & Die
Computer aided design CAD software
0Vero International VISI-Mould
Computer aided design CAD software
0Virtual Gibbs CADD/CAM
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0data M Software COPRA MetalBender
Computer aided design CAD software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Salary: $50,000
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Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
Salary: $50,000
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Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Salary: $50,000
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Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep(↓1 level)
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep(↓1 level)
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep(↓1 level)
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep(↓1 level)
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep(↓1 level)
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep(↓1 level)
Machinists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep
📊 Skills Comparison
Tool and Die Makers → Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Transition Difficulty: Easy (80% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (8)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Operations Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 4
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Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
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Operation and Control
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Active Listening
Current: 3Target: 3
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Critical Thinking
Current: 3Target: 3
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 3
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 3
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Time Management
Current: 3Target: 3
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