CNC Programmer vs Tool and Die Maker
Pay, skills and open jobs side by side, from current job postings across the US.
Pay
CNC Programmer
$81,000 typical, a year
Most CNC Programmers earn $72,800 to $98,800 a year.
From 166 postings that list pay
532 open jobs now
Tool and Die Maker
$72,900 typical, a year
Most Tool and Die Makers earn $64,300 to $79,600 a year.
From 75 postings that list pay
355 open jobs now
CNC Programmers typically earn about $8,100 more a year than Tool and Die Makers.
What each one does
CNC Programmer
- Develop and write CNC programs for milling, turning, and multi-axis machines.
- Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to determine machining requirements.
- Select appropriate tooling, speeds, and feeds to optimize performance and efficiency.
- Run and test programs, then fine-tune them for efficiency and accuracy.
- Diagnose and fix problems that arise during the manufacturing process.
- Ensure the finished parts meet precise specifications and maintain quality standards.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Tool and Die Maker
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
- Set up and operate manual and CNC machine tools to fabricate parts.
- Troubleshoot and repair production tooling, dies, and molds.
- Perform precision machining and grinding to meet tight tolerances.
- Inspect finished parts using precision measuring instruments.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
CNC Programmer
Asked for in both
- CNC Machining 6 in 10 postings
- Tooling 4 in 10 postings
- Blueprint Reading 3 in 10 postings
- Machining 3 in 10 postings
More common in CNC Programmer postings
- CNC Programming 8 in 10 postings
- Mastercam 5 in 10 postings
- Esprit CAM 3 in 10 postings
- G-code 3 in 10 postings
- Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing 3 in 10 postings
- CAD/CAM 2 in 10 postings
Tool and Die Maker
Asked for in both
- CNC Machining 3 in 10 postings
- Tooling 6 in 10 postings
- Blueprint Reading 4 in 10 postings
- Machining 2 in 10 postings
More common in Tool and Die Maker postings
- High School Diploma 4 in 10 postings
- Precision Measuring 3 in 10 postings
- Calipers 3 in 10 postings
- Grinding 2 in 10 postings
- Tooling Design 2 in 10 postings
- Stamping 2 in 10 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Open jobs
CNC Programmer
CNC Swiss Programmer - Signing Bonus!!
ARCH Medical SolutionsPay not stated Blandon, PACNC MachiningGeometric Dimensioning & TolerancingProduction PlanningProcess ImprovementMastercam +3Machinist/CNC/Programmer
Luminator Technology GroupPay not stated Plano, TXMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookCNC MachiningSolidWorksAutoCAD +12CNC Programmer | Events, Exhibits, Woodshop
Pinnacle expPay not stated Irvine, CARhinoSolidWorksAutodeskMastercamCNC Machining +4
Tool and Die Maker
- $40.59 - $43.24/hr Employer statedRogers, Minnesota, USA (David Koch Center)Precision MeasuringGeometric Dimensioning & TolerancingPrototypingMachiningCNC Machining +2
Mold Maker I
Milwaukee Electric ToolPay not stated Cookeville, TNWeldingPreventive MaintenanceGrindingMachiningTooling
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