Tool and Die Makers   51-4111

Manufacturing
promising occupation

Description

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.

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Occupation Details

 

Location

Illinois

Education Requirements

Postsecondary nondegree award

Growth Opportunity

2.30% growth rate
460 annual job openings

Wage Range

$29/hour 20.40 28.58 50th percentile 35.78

Required Work Experience

None

On-The-Job Training

Long-term on-the-job training
(more than 12 months)

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