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Tool and Die Makers
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.
What a tool and die maker does
Become a tool and die maker
If you enjoy doing these activities, you might make a good tool and die maker
- Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
- Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
- Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
Discover what you could earn in Washington
- Average hourly rate is $36 per hour with an average salary of $74,100 per year.
- Half of workers earn between $25 and $45 per hour.
- Half of workers earn an annual salary between $52,600 and $92,700 per year.
Tool And Die Maker job outlook
- There are 1,080 workers in this occupation in Washington.
- There are 195 openings per year in this occupation in Washington.