Tool maker vs die sinker apprentice

The differences between tool makers and die sinker apprentices can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 4-6 years to become both a tool maker and a die sinker apprentice. Additionally, a tool maker has an average salary of $52,443, which is higher than the $48,380 average annual salary of a die sinker apprentice.

The top three skills for a tool maker include grinders, jigs and hand tools. The most important skills for a die sinker apprentice are grinders, hand tools, and manual lathes.

Tool maker vs die sinker apprentice overview

	Tool Maker	Die Sinker Apprentice
Yearly salary	$52,443	$48,380
Hourly rate	$25.21	$23.26
Growth rate	1%	1%
Number of jobs	18,166	7,189
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 37%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	54	54
Years of experience	6	6

Tool maker vs die sinker apprentice salary

Tool makers and die sinker apprentices have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Tool Maker	Die Sinker Apprentice
Average salary	$52,443	$48,380
Salary range	Between $40,000 And $68,000	Between $35,000 And $66,000
Highest paying City	Sterling Heights, MI	-
Highest paying state	Alaska	-
Best paying company	General Electric	-
Best paying industry	Automotive	-

Differences between tool maker and die sinker apprentice education

There are a few differences between a tool maker and a die sinker apprentice in terms of educational background:

	Tool Maker	Die Sinker Apprentice
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 37%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Precision Metal Working	Precision Metal Working
Most common college	-	-

Tool maker vs die sinker apprentice demographics

Here are the differences between tool makers' and die sinker apprentices' demographics:

	Tool Maker	Die Sinker Apprentice
Average age	54	54
Gender ratio	Male, 97.3% Female, 2.7%	Male, 95.9% Female, 4.1%
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, 2.5% Unknown, 2.9% Hispanic or Latino, 6.8% Asian, 2.7% White, 84.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between tool maker and die sinker apprentice duties and responsibilities

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 sinker apprentice example responsibilities.

Operate MIG, TIG, and arc welders.
Certify MIG welder; TIG welder on stainless steel, harden steel (e.g.
Experience using large ceiling hoists and a trial press for test parts runs.
Train extensively with making of tools, sheet metal progression dies, jigs, gages, fixtures.
Set up and operate variety of machines, such as Bridgeport's, CNC/EDM, and bench grinders.
Fabricate parts from both blueprints and samples, using mill, lathe, multiple grinders, and precision measuring tools.

Tool maker vs die sinker apprentice skills

Common tool maker skills

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

Common die sinker apprentice skills

Grinders, 18%
Hand Tools, 13%
Manual Lathes, 11%
Jigs, 11%
Drill Presses, 7%
Machine Tools, 6%