Technician
Install, fix, and tweak parts of various products.
Die Designer
Develop plans for single stage or progressive stage dies. Also known as Autocad Designer, Body Design Checker, Body Designer See More
Develops plans for single stage or progressive stage dies for stamping, forming, forging, or extrusion presses, according to blueprints of product and knowledge of press characteristics and process limitations: Drafts drawings of dies necessary to form complete forging, stamping, or other part. Determines sequence and number of die stages in which single or progressive cutting, punching, and forming will be accomplished, and type of die sets required to produce complete part, based on knowledge of dies, forming processes, and machines. Drafts scale drawings of each die set, delineating contours and dimensions for manufacture of die. Compares part drawings with wood patterns of cast dies to determine correctness of pattern dimensions and form. May observe setup and tryout of newly developed die set in production machine to determine need for redesign or readiness for production use.
Personality Traits
Ready for a Challenge: You jump into new projects with initiative and drive.
Team Player: You're able to listen, communicate, and work with tons of different people.
Detail Oriented: You pay close attention to all the little details.
Salary and Education
How much does a
Die Designer make?
Nationally: $32,000 – $75,000
Main education level: Bachelor's
source: US Dept of Labor
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