Resume template · Updated October 2026
Tool and die maker resume template
Short answer
Henrietta suits a tool and die maker: a classic, conventional layout fits a skilled trade, with experience first so the dies you build and repair stand out. The fictional sample builds and repairs progressive stamping dies for an automotive supplier, works to tight tolerances and cut die-related downtime. Show dies built, tolerances, machines, downtime results and credentials.
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Why Henrietta suits a tool and die maker resume
Henrietta prints a summary, then Work Experience, then Education and a skills grid, in black and grey. Tool room supervisors read the work you have done first, and this traditional page keeps the focus on your builds and repairs.
Second choice: FAANGPath. FAANGPath prints skills first, a fit for makers with long machine and software lists.
What goes in each section, in Henrietta's order
Henrietta prints its sections in a fixed order, the same in the PDF and the Word file. Here is that order for this sample, and what to put in each section.
- Professional Summary. Tool types, industry, years of experience, journeyworker status and one downtime or quality result.
- Work Experience. Bullets on dies and tools built, tolerances, repairs, tryouts, downtime results and training apprentices.
- Education. Apprenticeship or trade school with the year.
- Skills. Die building, machining, grinding, EDM, CNC, CAD/CAM and measuring.
- Certifications. Journeyworker card and machining credentials with the issuer and year.
The sample resume as text
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Dale Kowalczyk
Journeyman Tool and Die Maker, Progressive Dies
Grand Rapids, MI | dale.kowalczyk@example.com | (616) 555-0147 | linkedin.com/in/sample-dale-kowalczyk
Journeyman tool and die maker with 14 years building and repairing progressive stamping dies for automotive parts. Hold tolerances to 0.0002 inch and cut die-related press downtime.
Experience
Tool and Die Maker, West Michigan Stamping, Grand Rapids, MI (04/2016 to Present)
- Build about six new progressive dies a year for automotive brackets and clips.
- Hold tolerances to 0.0002 inch on punches and die sections with jig and surface grinding.
- Cut die-related press downtime about 35% with better repair records and spare sections.
- Run die tryouts and adjust until parts pass first article inspection.
- Program and run wire EDM and CNC mills for die components.
- Train two apprentices in die repair and grinding.
Tool and Die Apprentice, Lakeshore Tool Company, Holland, MI (06/2010 to 03/2016)
- Completed a four-year registered apprenticeship.
- Repaired dies between production runs.
- Machined components on manual mills and lathes.
Education
Certificate, Tool and Die Technology, Grand Rapids Community College (05/2014)
Certifications
- Journeyworker Card, Tool and Die Maker, U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship (2014)
Skills
Progressive die building, Die repair, Die tryout, Jig and surface grinding, Blueprint reading, Wire EDM, CNC mills, Mastercam, CMM, Training apprentices
How to make the sample yours
Show what you build
Progressive dies, transfer dies, molds or fixtures, and how many a year. It shows the depth of your trade.
Show tolerances
Tolerances you hold, such as a few ten-thousandths of an inch. Precision is the core of the trade.
Show downtime results
Press downtime from die problems before and after your repairs.
List machines
CNC mills, wire EDM, surface grinders and jig grinders you run.
Show training
Apprentices you trained.
Keywords to keep where they are true
Terms this kind of resume is usually searched for. Use the posting's exact wording, and only for work you have done.
- tool and die maker
- progressive dies
- stamping dies
- die repair
- die tryout
- wire EDM
- surface grinding
- CNC machining
- tolerances
- blueprint reading
- CAD/CAM
- journeyman tool and die
Mistakes to avoid
- Customer part details.
- Tolerances you cannot hold.
- No build or repair details.
- Long lists of every machine ever used.
How the sample PDF reads in text extractors
We exported this sample with Resumity's PDF exporter in Chrome on 2026-10-29 and read the file back with three open-source text extractors. This shows whether software that turns a PDF into text can recover it; it is not a test of any commercial applicant tracking system. How we test templates.
| Extractor | Name, email, phone | Headings | Bullets intact |
|---|---|---|---|
| pdf.js 4.10.38 | All found | 5 of 5 | 9 of 9 |
| pdftotext (Xpdf) 4.00 | All found | 5 of 5 | 9 of 9 |
| pypdf 6.13.0 | All found | 5 of 5 | 9 of 9 |
Frequently asked questions
What should a tool and die maker resume focus on?
Tools built, tolerances, repairs, tryouts, machines and downtime results. Tool room supervisors want makers who build accurate tools and keep presses running. Lead with the tool types you know best.
How do I show precision on a resume?
Give the tolerances you hold and the inspection methods you use, such as CMM checks. Mention first article results if you have them. Supervisors often ask about your hardest build, so prepare an example.
How do I list my apprenticeship?
List it as a job or in education with the employer, years and journeyworker card. It is a key credential in this trade.
Should I list CAD/CAM skills?
Yes. Programming skills for EDM and CNC are in demand. Name the software and what you program with it.
Is this template right for mold makers?
Yes. Replace stamping dies with injection molds and list mold types and materials.
How long should the resume be?
One page. Keep tools built and tolerances at the top.
Will applicant tracking systems read this Henrietta PDF?
The sample PDF read back with its contact details, all 5 section headings and all 9 bullets intact in three open-source text extractors (pdf.js, pdftotext and pypdf). Commercial systems such as Workday, Greenhouse or Taleo were not tested, and each employer configures its own.
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