Tool maker vs extrusion die repairer

The differences between tool makers and extrusion die repairers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a tool maker has an average salary of $52,443, which is higher than the $41,645 average annual salary of an extrusion die repairer.

The top three skills for a tool maker include grinders, jigs and hand tools. The most important skills for an extrusion die repairer are grinders, hand tools, and calipers.

Tool maker vs extrusion die repairer overview

	Tool Maker	Extrusion Die Repairer
Yearly salary	$52,443	$41,645
Hourly rate	$25.21	$20.02
Growth rate	1%	1%
Number of jobs	18,166	5,186
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 37%	Diploma, 27%
Average age	54	45
Years of experience	6	-

Tool maker vs extrusion die repairer salary

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

	Tool Maker	Extrusion Die Repairer
Average salary	$52,443	$41,645
Salary range	Between $40,000 And $68,000	Between $28,000 And $60,000
Highest paying City	Sterling Heights, MI	-
Highest paying state	Alaska	-
Best paying company	General Electric	-
Best paying industry	Automotive	-

Differences between tool maker and extrusion die repairer education

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

	Tool Maker	Extrusion Die Repairer
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 37%	Diploma, 27%
Most common major	Precision Metal Working	Precision Metal Working
Most common college	-	-

Tool maker vs extrusion die repairer demographics

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

	Tool Maker	Extrusion Die Repairer
Average age	54	45
Gender ratio	Male, 97.3% Female, 2.7%	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 tool maker and extrusion die repairer 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.

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.

Tool maker vs extrusion die repairer skills

Common tool maker skills

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

Common extrusion die repairer skills

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