OES Code: 891020

ORANGE COUNTY

JOB KEY FOR TOOL & DIE MAKERS

Tool and Die Makers analyze a variety of specifications, lay out metal stock, set up and operate machine tools, and fit and assemble parts to make and repair dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and machinist's hand tools. Includes paper die makers and die sinkers, but Does not include die setters.

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PROJECTED ESTIMATES OF EMPLOYMENT (excluding self-employed)

Number Working in this Occupation --- Year --- 1995 2002		Percent Change	Increase/ Decrease	Additional Openings Due to People Chang- ing Occupations or Retiring	Sum of Increase/Decrease and Additional Openings
1,030	1,130	10%	100	150	250

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HOW TO FIND BUSINESSES MOST LIKELY TO HIRE TOOL & DIE MAKERS IN ORANGE COUNTY

The following are the types of firms that employ the most workers in this occupation within this county. They are listed in order from largest to smallest.

Industry Code (SIC)	Industry Title
3544	Special die, tool, jig & fixture manufacturers
3452	Bolt, nut, screw, rivet, & washer manufacturers
3089	Plastic product manufacturers, all other
3469	Metal stamping manufacturers, all other
3761	Guided missile & space vehicle manufacturers
3643	Current-carrying wiring device manufacturers
3728	Aircraft parts & equipment manufacturers, all other
3577	Computer peripheral equipment manufacturers, all other
3555	Printing trades machinery manufacturers
3714	Motor vehicle parts & accessory manufacturers
3429	Hardware manufacturers, all other
3599	Industrial machinery manufacturers, all other
3363	Aluminum die-casting manufacturers
3085	Plastic bottle manufacturers
3354	Aluminum extruded product manufacturers
3465	Automotive stamping manufacturers
3495	Wire spring manufacturers

Look in the yellow pages of the phone book under the above or similar industry titles, or look in employer directories in libraries. Directories such as Business Prospector, California Services Register and those by chambers of commerce often list firms by Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code.

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