Machinist toolmakers are involved with the manufacture of machined components, relating to various kinds of industry. All of this work involves critical thinking, decision-making, math skills and working with others cooperatively.
Machinist toolmakers are capable of operating all the various machine tools in a machine shop.
They also must be able to interpret mechanical drawings, calculate mathematical data, and work with others to solve the various problems related to projects going on in the shop at any given time. Machinist toolmakers may be employed in any manufacturing facility. Every product sold is somehow related to work performed by a machinist toolmaker, They make the dies that are used to make many of our everyday products as well as many of the components used in industry. An associate in applied science degree is available for Machinist Toolmaker as well as a certificate of achievement for Tool and Die Maker. In addition, a transfer agreement for pursuit of a bachelor's degree from Ferris State University is available.