Tool And Die Maker Career Guide and Counseling

Question: can i become a tool and die maker if i suck at maths? i like machines and stuff like that and i wanna become a tool and die maker..but i always had bad grades in maths when i was in school...but my knowladge of machines is good...but can i become a tool and die maker if im bad at maths?

Answer: The math is not complicated for that profession. You have to read plans and understand what the numbers mean. You have to work with instruments such as micrometers and know how to read them. And of course you should know how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, all of which you can do with a $4 calculator.

Question: is that tool and die maker value is going down nowadays? its absolutely sheet metal work n nobady now wants to continue in shop floor as tool maker n all were skipping to tool design n now i would like to know the real status of a too maker

Answer: Briefly, your answer would depend on the company you would be working for. Some specialty shops still respect and value the skilled trades/crafts people that essentially permit their companies to competitively manufacture their products. More commonly the manufacturing companies accountants see these position as an indirect labor cost which they will slash by any means. Currently the attitude in the USA is to out-source most manufacturing to developing countries. Add to this the wide spread use of CAD/CAM systems which more or less port the design directly to the machine tools and you can easily see how companies can eliminate the need for very many craftsmen such as tool-makers I would suggest you consider a career in design/engineering fields as the best long term employment opportunity in the manufacturing sector. While I found this some of the most challenging and rewarding work for nearly 30 years (machinist/toolmaker, mostly jig & fixture work) I finally had to trade in my micrometers to drive a truck to make a decent living.

Question: Daily activities of Tool and Die Maker? Is there any person working as a Tool Maker? I want to know the actual duties of a tool maker. Please tell me your actual daily activities

Answer: Toolmakers craft precision tools and machines that are used to cut, shape, and form metal and other materials. They also produce jigs and fixtures (devices that hold metal while it is bored, stamped, or drilled) and gauges and other measuring devices. Die makers construct metal forms (dies) that are used to shape metal in stamping and forging operations. They also make metal molds for diecasting and for molding plastics, ceramics, and composite materials. Some tool and die makers craft prototypes of parts, and then, working with engineers and designers, determine how best to manufacture the part. In addition to developing, designing, and producing new tools and dies, these workers also may repair worn or damaged tools, dies, gauges, jigs, and fixtures. To perform these functions, tool and die makers employ many types of machine tools and precision measuring instruments. They also must be familiar with the machining properties, such as hardness and heat tolerance, of a wide variety of common metals, alloys, plastics, ceramics, and other composite materials. As a result, tool and die makers are knowledgeable in machining operations, mathematics, and blueprint reading. In fact, tool and die makers often are considered highly specialized machinists. to find out more information; * Nature of the Work * Working Conditions * Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement * Employment * Job Outlook * Earnings * Related Occupations * Sources of Additional Information check out this site below. they will give you all differnt types of information complied from government yearly information.

Question: What is the average sallary of someone working in tool & die? I'm wondering what the approximate annual salary of a tool & die maker would be, not a machinist.

Answer: I think the following site will help you find what you are looking for :D http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos225.htm

Question: What would be a good career change for an old tool & die maker? My brother in law lost his job after 30 years in the tool & die business. What would be a good career change. He is burt out being a machinist also and wants something different, something that you don't have to work as fiscally hard in is mid life. He is in early 50's I think. Do I look like I was born yesterday guys? Why would you want to give a virus, oh let me guess, thousands of dollars. I took care of it though, you will have a visitor soon!

Answer: He should consider teaching the trade.

Question: mean tool & die mould maker ?

Answer: It means you make the molds so that tools can be built from these "templates."

Question: Job opportunities for Tool and Die makers? i'm 18 years old, I live in Ontario, Canada and plan to go to College in a couple of months taking tool and die making courses. from my understanding, the industry is a bit slow right now because a lot of the factory work is moving to other countries such a China or Mexico so can they save money. im concerned that after i get my diploma, i wont be able to find a job and make a living. I'm not completely sure of wut its going to be like for me after college. Does anyone have any inputs with my situation? will i be able to find a job and make a living from it?

Answer: I am a Tooling Engineer. many of my friends are working as Tool & Die Makers in Canada. Most of them are doing good. The adavantage of studying tooling is that, you will able to adapt very quickly into most of the mechanical engineering industries, automobile etc. Some times Tool Makers find it bit difficult to find a perfect job in Tool making industry. But we have a wide variety of opportunities in Designing( http://www.metalstampingdies.com/die-des… ), CAD/CAM ( http://www.metalstampingdies.com/cad/ ), robotics and other related industries. And you can work with manufactures doing plastic moulding, metal stamping, die casting, jigs and fixtures and measuring instruments. I will you definitely able to make a living by learning tool making.

Question: Which is more in demand (in Canada) -- Tool-makers, or CNC Machinist? I am currently taking a machinist course. I love it! However, I am considering taking a more specialized course afterwards. Could anybody out there tell me which is in higher demand, Tool & Die Maker, or CNC Programmer? Thanks in advance. HQ

Answer: CNC programmer - hands down. All tool and die is being shut down or moved to China or Mexico.

Question: iam 54 yo and want to move to australia with my wife and daug and son how can i find partner in aust for foodb i am a tool die maker who had lots of experience in techsales (machine tool) speaks, writes,reads english 99%, i am also a cook of mexican food, me and my wife actually have in mexico city a detailing car supply business for the new car dealers as a family business, we sell and also manufacture some supplies( synthetic polymer wax, rubber and moulding restorer, interior and upholstery quick dry non solvent cleaner (good for leather plastic and fabrics), medium duty polish water base, and some accesories as heavy duty vinyl mat engraved for promotional use, etc) we are thinking we can move to australia and start our own bus there, unfortunately we do not have yet the capital needed to start by ourselves, and so we would like to find some partner or a couple that would like to start some business with us, my wife is also expert in auto detailing, we are also starting here in mexico with airplane detailing supplies. we have experience in restaurant, car wash, etc. ideas welcome

Answer: move to australia

Question: relocating to work in perth in tool making ? i am a tool and die maker migrating to wrk in perth , mostly in production and related activities. .. so i need info . where to stay, accommodation, details of industries , wages /hr etc..

Answer: No Workers Then No!