Mold maker vs extrusion die repairer

The differences between mold makers and extrusion die repairers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a mold maker has an average salary of $48,841, which is higher than the $41,645 average annual salary of an extrusion die repairer.

The top three skills for a mold maker include grinders, plastic injection molds and cnc machines. The most important skills for an extrusion die repairer are grinders, hand tools, and calipers.

Mold maker vs extrusion die repairer overview

	Mold Maker	Extrusion Die Repairer
Yearly salary	$48,841	$41,645
Hourly rate	$23.48	$20.02
Growth rate	1%	1%
Number of jobs	13,896	5,186
Job satisfaction	3	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 30%	Diploma, 27%
Average age	54	45
Years of experience	6	-

Mold maker vs extrusion die repairer salary

Mold makers and extrusion die repairers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Mold Maker	Extrusion Die Repairer
Average salary	$48,841	$41,645
Salary range	Between $34,000 And $68,000	Between $28,000 And $60,000
Highest paying City	Monterey, CA	-
Highest paying state	California	-
Best paying company	Vicor	-
Best paying industry	Automotive	-

Differences between mold maker and extrusion die repairer education

There are a few differences between a mold maker and an extrusion die repairer in terms of educational background:

	Mold Maker	Extrusion Die Repairer
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 30%	Diploma, 27%
Most common major	Precision Metal Working	Precision Metal Working
Most common college	-	-

Mold maker vs extrusion die repairer demographics

Here are the differences between mold makers' and extrusion die repairers' demographics:

	Mold Maker	Extrusion Die Repairer
Average age	54	45
Gender ratio	Male, 95.6% Female, 4.4%	Male, 93.0% Female, 7.0%
Race ratio	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%	Black or African American, 10.6% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 10.1% Asian, 7.2% White, 66.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between mold maker and extrusion die repairer duties and responsibilities

Mold maker example responsibilities.

Utilize Creo to create accurate part models including mold splits, BOM's and assemblies.
Have experience repairing molds including mig welding aluminum.
Convert part drawings to AutoCad.
Train engineers on use of SolidWorks.
Adher to safety standards and ISO requirements.
Lead mold machinist utilizing Haas vertical milling machines.

Extrusion die repairer example responsibilities.

Perform all machining operations necessary to build production machinery and tooling to manufacture a wide selection of aerospace fasteners.
Perform all machining operations necessary to build production machinery and tooling to manufacture a wide selection of aerospace fasteners.

Mold maker vs extrusion die repairer skills

Common mold maker skills

Grinders, 13%
Plastic Injection Molds, 8%
CNC Machines, 8%
Math, 5%
Jigs, 5%
Hand Tools, 5%

Common extrusion die repairer skills

Grinders, 23%
Hand Tools, 21%
Calipers, 21%
Drill Press, 13%
Cranes, 11%
Foundry, 5%