Industrial Painter vs Tool and Die Maker
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Pay
Industrial Painter
$48,900 typical, a year
Most Industrial Painters earn $43,700 to $54,800 a year.
From 56 postings that list pay
263 open jobs now
Tool and Die Maker
$73,800 typical, a year
Most Tool and Die Makers earn $64,900 to $80,100 a year.
From 77 postings that list pay
347 open jobs now
Tool and Die Makers typically earn about $25,000 more a year than Industrial Painters.
What each one does
Industrial Painter
- Clean surfaces to remove grease, dirt, rust, and other contaminants before painting.
- Mix paints and coatings according to specifications to achieve the correct color and texture.
- Apply primers, base coats, and finishing paints using spray guns, brushes, or rollers.
- Inspect finished work to ensure it meets quality standards and correct any defects.
- Maintain painting equipment and clean the work area to ensure safety and efficiency.
- Read and follow written instructions, blueprints, and work orders to determine painting requirements.
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
Industrial Painter
More common in Industrial Painter postings
- Industrial Painting 6 in 10 postings
- Painting 5 in 10 postings
- Spray Gun Operation 3 in 10 postings
- Spray Equipment 3 in 10 postings
- Coating 2 in 10 postings
- PPE Usage 2 in 10 postings
- Coat Application 1 in 10 postings
- Airbrush 1 in 10 postings
- Shot Blasting 1 in 10 postings
Tool and Die Maker
More common in Tool and Die Maker postings
- Tooling 6 in 10 postings
- Blueprint Reading 4 in 10 postings
- CNC Machining 3 in 10 postings
- Precision Measuring 3 in 10 postings
- Calipers 3 in 10 postings
- Machining 2 in 10 postings
- Grinding 2 in 10 postings
- Tooling Design 2 in 10 postings
- Drill Press 2 in 10 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Open jobs
Industrial Painter
Painter - Austin Industrial
Austin IndustriesPay not stated Baytown, TXScaffoldingPaintingSpray Gun OperationSpray EquipmentIndustrial Painter
Pro Mechanical Services$25 - $32/hr Employer statedBath, Pennsylvania, United StatesAutomotive PaintCoatingPaintingSpray EquipmentIndustrial Painter
Pro Mechanical Services$25 - $32/hr Employer statedSlatedale, Pennsylvania, United StatesAutomotive PaintCoatingPaintingSpray Equipment
Tool and Die Maker
Tool Maker - Sault Ste. Marie Area
The Pivot Group Network$62k - $95k/yrstated Sault Ste. Marie, MichiganWeldingCalipersLean ManufacturingBlueprint ReadingCAD/CAM +5Tool & Die Maker
Crafted Staff$68k - $100k/yrstated York, PA OnsiteWeldingCalipersPrecision MeasuringMachiningDeburring +5Tool and Die Maker
Hirotec AmericaPay not stated Auburn Hills, Michigan, United StatesWeldingEngineering DrawingsAutomotive ManufacturingSheet MetalGrinding +1
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