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Tool, Die or Gauge Maker
Industry: Manufacturing
Area: Operations
Plan, construct, alter and repair a wide variety of complex tools, and/or dies, jigs, fixtures and gauges to very close tolerances. Includes compound, progressive and deep draw dies. Perform development work, difficult tool room machine operations; do skilled fitting, timing, and adjusting. Determine metal flow in dies, make tool try- outs, diagnose and correct trouble.
Work Settings
Manufacturing floor or tool room setting. The average workweek is 40 hours. Shift work and overtime is common. Many manufacturers operate 24 hours/day.
Education
High school diploma or GED; technical education and 4 years job related experience
Job Outlook
See US Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook (http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm) for latest information
Salary
Average hourly earnings in CNY in 2005 were $25.20/hour.