Die-Casting and Plastic Molding Mold Maker Career

*A job as a Die-Casting and Plastic Molding Mold Maker falls under the broader career category of Tool and Die Makers. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Tool and Die Makers : 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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Tool and Die Maker Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$51,610

Median Hourly Wage

$24.81*

Total Employed Nationally

72,210


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.