We surveyed 229 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
Time pressure tends not to be a major contributor of stress for tool and die makers.
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.