Tool and Die Maker skills employers ask for

The most-asked skills

Share of Tool and Die Maker postings that mention each skill.

1. Manufacturingdistinctive87%
2. Troubleshootingdistinctive61%
3. Blueprint readingdistinctive58%
4. Machiningdistinctive48%
5. Equipment maintenancedistinctive39%
6. Process improvementdistinctive29%
7. Problem solving23%
8. Weldingdistinctive19%
9. Root cause analysisdistinctive19%
10. CADdistinctive19%
11. Inventory management16%
12. Excel16%

“Distinctive” means Tool and Die Maker postings ask for it at least three times as often as jobs overall.

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Where Tool and Die Maker skills carry over

Roles whose postings ask for the most similar skills. Overlap counts the skills that define each role most.

• Machinist83% overlapShared: Machining, Blueprint reading, Manufacturing, TroubleshootingHow to switch
• CNC Operator75% overlapShared: Machining, Manufacturing, Blueprint reading, Equipment maintenanceHow to switch
• Industrial Engineering Technician72% overlapShared: Manufacturing, Process improvement, CAD, MachiningHow to switch
• Industrial Maintenance Mechanic71% overlapShared: Manufacturing, Troubleshooting, Equipment maintenance, Blueprint reading

Questions

What skills does a Tool and Die Maker need?

In 31 current Tool and Die Maker job postings, the skills asked for most often are Manufacturing (87%), Troubleshooting (61%), Blueprint reading (58%), Machining (48%), Equipment maintenance (39%). Percentages are the share of postings that mention each skill.

What jobs can a Tool and Die Maker move into?

Measured by shared skill demand, the closest roles are Machinist, CNC Operator, Industrial Engineering Technician, Industrial Maintenance Mechanic. Machinist shares skills such as Machining, Blueprint reading, Manufacturing.