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Tool & Die Maker | Evansville, IN | Starting Pay $32.30 per hour Join Silgan Closures, America's largest metal food packaging producer, as an Tool & Die Maker in Evansville, IN. We're looking for ...

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How much do tool & die maker jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for tool & die maker in the United States is $28.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.00 and $31.49 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a tool & die maker?

Tool & Die Makers are skilled tradespeople who design, build, and maintain specialized tools, dies, molds, and fixtures used in manufacturing processes. They work with a variety of materials, such as metal and plastic, to create precision components that help produce parts and products efficiently and accurately. Tool & Die Makers use advanced machinery, including computer numerically controlled (CNC) equipment, and must interpret technical drawings and blueprints to ensure exact specifications. Their work is essential to maintaining the quality and functionality of manufacturing operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a tool & die maker, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Tool & Die Maker, you need strong skills in precision machining, blueprint reading, and mathematics, typically supported by a relevant apprenticeship or technical diploma. Proficiency with CNC machines, CAD/CAM software, and measuring instruments like micrometers and calipers is essential. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and manual dexterity are standout soft skills in this role. These skills ensure the production of accurate dies and tools, which are critical for efficient manufacturing processes and high-quality products.

Are tool and die makers in demand?

Tool and die makers are in steady demand due to their specialized skills in manufacturing and metalworking. Employment opportunities are often linked to manufacturing industries, and proficiency with CAD/CAM software and precision tools enhances job prospects. The field typically requires technical training or apprenticeships and offers stable employment in industrial settings.

Do tool & die makers make good money?

Tool & die makers typically earn competitive wages due to their specialized skills in designing and manufacturing precision tools and dies. Salaries vary by experience, location, and industry, but they generally have higher-than-average pay compared to many manufacturing roles, often supplemented by overtime and certifications. The profession requires technical training and proficiency with machinery and CAD software.

What do tool die makers do?

Tool and die makers use manufacturing equipment to produce parts and tools. During a typical workday, you can find a tool die maker producing a jig, fixture, die, or gauge. Tool and die makers must have basic engineering skills along with knowledge of computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) to review blueprints and project specifications. In many cases, a tool and die maker creates customized manufacturing tools, forming a jig, fixture, or gauge for a specific purpose.

What are some common challenges tool & die makers face when working on new tooling projects?

Tool & Die Makers often encounter challenges such as interpreting complex blueprints, tight tolerances, and troubleshooting issues during the fabrication and assembly of dies and molds. Adapting to new machining technologies and materials can also present difficulties, especially when integrating CNC programming with traditional manual techniques. Effective communication with engineers and production teams is essential to quickly resolve design discrepancies and ensure the final product meets production requirements.
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$32.30/hr

Full-time

Retirement

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Tool & Die Maker | Evansville, IN | Starting Pay $32.30 per hour

Join Silgan Closures, America's largest metal food packaging producer, as an Tool & Die Maker in Evansville, IN. We're looking for skilled tool & die makers to construct, repair and maintain production equipment tooling, perform preventative maintenance on presses, luggers, lining machines, and perform precision machining of shafts, die set parts and other fabricated parts as required.

What we offer you:

  • Weekly pay

  • Overtime opportunity

  • A benefit package that is affordable without an increased contribution for additional family members, a company sponsored pension as well as a matching 401k tuition reimbursement, annual incentive pay

  • Monthly employee surprises such as food trucks, giveaways, etc.

What you'll do:

  • Work from blueprint, sketch, sample parts or verbal instructions

  • Requires a knowledge of advance shop mathematics, the ability to use charts and tables as found in handbooks, the planning and laying out of shop work, the defining of metal flow in die, a knowledge of all metals sufficient to select a suitable type steel for tools, requires a knowledge of the working and hardening properties of metal, such as aluminum brass, cast and wrought iron and various steels, the dimensions and uses of standard bolts, screws , threads and tapers

  • Use precision measuring instruments such as micrometer, scale, vernier caliper, height, depth gauge, telescope gauge, dial indicators, comparator, etc. Use Machinist's hand tools such as scrapers, chisels, files, etc., to obtain proper fits. Scrape surfaces to realign or rebuild machines

  • Layout and develop templates and patterns for die development and other purposes; construct and develop rectangular and tapered draw dies, perforating dies, upsetting dies, threader tooling and other complicated tooling such as gauges; assists engineering in experimental and development work as directed by Supervisor; may recommend design changes to engineering

  • Overhaul various machines and equipment, recommending and making all necessary repairs; making and replacing worn and/or broken parts and assemble as necessary for proper operation when this level of expertise is required for the particular job

You'll love it here if you:

  • Want the chance to work for a company that provides a great culture where you are a member of our family

  • Like performing bench work such as filing, peening, fitting and polishing

  • Like constructing machine parts to precise dimensions as required as a Tool and Die Maker

What you'll need to have:

  • High school diploma/GED/Equivalent required; technical program certification preferred

  • Above average reasoning and troubleshooting ability

  • Tool and Die Maker experience

  • Preferred skills are Strong Team Skills, Strong communication skills, manufacturing environment background in Tool and Die capacity

About Silgan Closures

We are the largest metal food packaging producer in North America, committed to sustainability and innovation. From increasing recycled content to renewable energy initiatives, we're rethinking how to make the metal food can.

Ready to start your career as a Tool & Die Maker in Evansville, IN?
Apply today and join a team that values safety, growth, and innovation.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.