Tool & Die Makers
Code: 51-4111.00Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Stable Growth
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They Do
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.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Die Machinist
Die Repair Laborer
Die Repair Technician (Die Repair Tech)
Jig and Fixture Repairer
Tool and Die Machinist
Tool and Die Maker
Tool and Fixture Specialist
Tool Maker
Tool Repairer
Trim Die Maker
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, or dial indicators.
- Set up and operate conventional or computer numerically controlled machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, or grinders to cut, bore, grind, or otherwise shape parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes.
- Visualize and compute dimensions, sizes, shapes, and tolerances of assemblies, based on specifications.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tool & Die Makers
Salaries for a Tool & Die Makers vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Tool & Die Makers in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Tool & Die Makers include: Industry standard competencies, tooling, and methods. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
The UK job market maintains steady employment demand for qualified Tool & Die Makers professionals across diverse sectors.
Live UK Vacancies for Tool & Die Makers
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Salary Distribution
Salaries vary depending on region, certifications, and years of experience.
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