Tool and die makers are needed in many manufacturing industries, and people in this profession can find employment in a number of factories and tool shops. In any company, employers will require their tool and die makers to perform several job-specific tasks:

Build Fixtures

Tool and die makers build fixtures using tools and dies, which are material-shaping devices. Often, the tool and die maker also creates the dies used to build new fixtures.

Disassemble and Reassemble Machinery

They know how to take apart molds, jigs, tools, and fixtures as well as how to put these items back together again.

Read Blueprints and Schematics

Tool and die makers read blueprints and complicated schematics in order to manufacture new fixtures, tools, and machine parts.

Troubleshoot and Repair

Tool and die makers troubleshoot dies and molds and perform repairs on dies, molds, and tools as needed.

Inspect Tools and Finished Dies

When tools and dies are completed, these professionals carefully inspect these items for any signs of imperfection or damage that may affect their functionality.

Test Equipment and Tools

They are also responsible for performing regular tests on all equipment and tools used in manufacturing to ensure high quality.