Die set up worker vs tool maker

The differences between die set up workers and tool makers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 4-6 years to become both a die set up worker and a tool maker. Additionally, a tool maker has an average salary of $52,443, which is higher than the $40,982 average annual salary of a die set up worker.

The top three skills for a die set up worker include die set-up, and . The most important skills for a tool maker are grinders, jigs, and hand tools.

Die set up worker vs tool maker overview

	Die Set Up Worker	Tool Maker
Yearly salary	$40,982	$52,443
Hourly rate	$19.70	$25.21
Growth rate	1%	1%
Number of jobs	22,214	18,166
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 67%	Associate Degree, 37%
Average age	54	54
Years of experience	6	6

Die set up worker vs tool maker salary

Die set up workers and tool makers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Die Set Up Worker	Tool Maker
Average salary	$40,982	$52,443
Salary range	Between $32,000 And $52,000	Between $40,000 And $68,000
Highest paying City	-	Sterling Heights, MI
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	General Electric
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between die set up worker and tool maker education

There are a few differences between a die set up worker and a tool maker in terms of educational background:

	Die Set Up Worker	Tool Maker
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 67%	Associate Degree, 37%
Most common major	Statistics	Precision Metal Working
Most common college	-	-

Die set up worker vs tool maker demographics

Here are the differences between die set up workers' and tool makers' demographics:

	Die Set Up Worker	Tool Maker
Average age	54	54
Gender ratio	Male, 95.8% Female, 4.2%	Male, 97.3% Female, 2.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 1.8% Unknown, 2.6% Hispanic or Latino, 4.7% Asian, 2.6% White, 87.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 2.4% Unknown, 2.8% Hispanic or Latino, 6.5% Asian, 2.7% White, 84.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between die set up worker and tool maker duties and responsibilities

Die set up worker example responsibilities.

Manage daily scheduling of production workload to be setup and run on machinery.
Can read micrometers and dial indicators
Work with QA department to verify parts meet customer standards in size, shape, burr size and quantity, etc.

Tool maker example responsibilities.

Programme setup and run cnc lathe).
Weld parts to customer prints with both MIG and TIG welders.
Used cad to machine parts to spec, construct assemblies, and fixtures.
Train and assist others with the use of the CAD/CAM software (Surfcam).
Lift, position, and secure machine parts on surface plates or worktables using hoists.
Design and build press brake tooling, robotic weld fixtures, weld and inspection fixtures.

Die set up worker vs tool maker skills

Common die set up worker skills

Die Set-Up, 100%

Common tool maker skills

Grinders, 12%
Jigs, 12%
Hand Tools, 8%
Machine Tools, 7%
Calipers, 5%
CNC Machines, 5%