Tool & Die Maker

$76,670 earning potential

Tool and die makers are a class of machinists who use computer-aided design and computer-controlled machinery to make and repair specialized parts such as dies, cutting tools, and gauges.

$76,670

High-end Earners in

South Carolina ( Top 10% )

$57,080

median annual wage

$28

median hourly wage

Responsibilities

Read blueprints, sketches, specifications, or CAD and CAM files for making tools and dies
Compute and verify dimensions, sizes, shapes, and tolerances of workpieces
Set up, operate, and disassemble conventional, manual, and computer-numeric controlled (CNC) machine tools
File, grind, and adjust parts so that they fit together properly
Test completed tools and dies to ensure that they meet specifications
Smooth and polish the surfaces of tools and dies

South Carolina Job Outlook

1,030

Average annual job openings

1,159

Number of jobs by 2030

+10%

Expected growth from 2024 to 2030

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