Die Maker

A Die Maker designs, builds, repairs, and maintains precision tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures used to cut, shape, and form materials in manufacturing, requiring skills in blueprint reading, CAD, operating CNC and manual machines (like lathes, grinders, mills), and meticulous grinding, fitting, and testing to ensure parts meet exact specifications. They translate engineering designs into physical tools, focusing on high accuracy and smooth finishes for producing complex components in industries like automotive, aerospace, and plastics.