MEET THE PROFESSION: Tool & Die A Career In Demand
By Arkansas Next on Monday, October 25, 2021
Tool and die makers are a type of machinist who set-up and operate a variety of computer-controlled and mechanically controlled machine tools to produce precision metal parts, instruments and tools.
Other Responsibilities
- Tool and die makers construct precision tools or metal forms, called dies, that are used to cut, shape and form metal and other materials.
- Tool and die makers use computer-aided design (CAD) and blueprints to develop products and parts.
- Tool and die makers often make many parts and assemble and adjust machines used in the process.
Education needed: A certificate and on-the-job training. Some community colleges and technical schools offer two-year tool and die programs that teach design, blueprint reading, welding and cutting tool use, and the programming and function of CNC machines.
This option is for you if
- You're detail-oriented
- You enjoy problem solving
- You’re an analytical thinker
- You have good hand-eye coordination
High-end earners (top 10%) make
$65,260
Median wages in Arkansas
$49,580 Annually
$23.84 Hourly
START YOUR TRAINING
• Arkansas State University–Newport
• Black River Technical College
• University of Arkansas Hope–Texarkana
• University of Arkansas–Pulaski Technical College
READY TO HIRE YOU
• Central Moloney Inc.
• Hytrol
• Pace Industries
Sources: bls.gov, careeronestop.org and collegegrad.com
