80
Manufacturing & maintenance · Manufacturing
Tool & Die
Precision machining of molds.
CushionedCladScore™ 80/100 · Cushioned
Career economics
- Average salary
- $58k / yr
- Upper estimate
- $92k / yr
- Growth estimate
- +2%
- Demand
- Medium
- Green-energy relevance
- 50/100
- AI exposure
- Moderate
Requirements
- Eyesight
- Excellent
- Fitness
- Moderate
- Work at heights
- Not typical
- Own tools
- Usually required
Skills that matter
- Math · Technical98
- Machine · Technical95
- Patience · Soft90
A day in the work
- 1
Plan
Design.
- 2
Cut
Machine.
- 3
Polish
Finish.
Trade matrix analysis
Six factors on one chart. A wider shape means more strength — but a high entry barrier or physical demand is a cost, not a benefit.
- Pay ceiling
- 37 · Upper estimate $92k
- Resilience
- 80 · CladScore 80
- Growth
- 55 · +2% estimate
- Entry barrier
- 75 · Multi-year training
- Physical demand
- 40 · Fitness: Moderate
- Green relevance
- 50 · 50/100
Verdict · Balanced
A steady, reliable option with moderate growth and resilience.
Illustrative 5-year pay path
Stable replacement demand as experienced workers retire or move on.
Bridges traditional skills with sustainability; new efficiency standards will reshape the work.
Derived from DeepClad's illustrative catalogue, not a live forecast.
Your pathway in
Step 1
Apprenticeship
4-5 Years · Journeyman · Estimate Paid
- Then: build experience, specialise, and keep credentials current. Requirements vary by location.
Where it can lead
Illustrative figures from the supplied catalogue, not a live labour-market forecast. USD estimates vary by region.