OES Code: 891020

VENTURA 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
150	180	20%	30	20	50

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HOW TO FIND BUSINESSES MOST LIKELY TO HIRE TOOL & DIE MAKERS IN VENTURA 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
3089	Plastic product manufacturers, all other
3544	Special die, tool, jig & fixture manufacturers
3541	Machine tool, metal cutting type manufacturers
3829	Measuring & controlling device manufacturers, all other
3678	Electronic connector manufacturers
3452	Bolt, nut, screw, rivet, & washer manufacturers
3324	Steel investment foundries
3562	Ball & roller bearing manufacturers
3599	Industrial machinery manufacturers, all other
3643	Current-carrying wiring device manufacturers
3695	Magnetic & optical recording media manufacturers
3589	Service industry machinery manufacturers, all other
3442	Metal door, sash & frame manufacturers
3334	Primary producers of aluminum
3429	Hardware manufacturers, all other
3567	Industrial process furnace & oven manufacturers
3621	Motor & generator manufacturers
3999	Manufacturing industries, all other

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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