We surveyed 240 tool and die makers to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical tool and die maker. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a tool and die maker?
Low
High
Working as a tool and die maker typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become a tool and die maker?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a tool and die maker typically depends predominantly on qualities you’re born with, with a small aspect of skills you can learn.
Is it easy to get a job as a tool and die maker?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically difficult to find a job as a tool and die maker. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for tool and die makers.
Is being a tool and die maker stressful?
Low
High
Stress is not uncommon amongst tool and die makers, with daily work sometimes being quite demanding.
Is being organized important as a tool and die maker?
Low
High
Organization is not considered a particuarly important part of being a tool and die maker.
How competitive is the workplace for tool and die makers?
Low
High
Competition at work is not common for tool and die makers.
Does being a tool and die maker require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Tool and die makers will have to sometimes face time pressure on the job.
Are tool and die makers allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Tool and die makers rarely get a chance to express themselves creatively.
Do tool and die makers have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
Tool and die makers tend to have a set and inflexible work schedule that they are unable to deviate from too much.
Is being a tool and die maker physically demanding?
Low
High
Being a tool and die maker may occasionally require demanding physical activity, which may make it not a suitable career choice for everyone.
Are tool and die makers exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
Tool and die makers tend to have a monotonous work routine, with little variety in their day-to-day tasks.
Does being a tool and die maker require attention to detail?
Low
High
Attention to detail isn't necessarily required to be successful as a tool and die maker.
Does being a good tool and die maker require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
The ability to be compassion and empathetic isn't considered fundamental to success as a tool and die maker.