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
BPBP 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
BPBP South Carolina Job Outlook
1,030
Average annual job openings
1,159
Number of jobs by 2030
10%
Expected growth from
2025 to 2030
2025 to 2030