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Welder
Machinist
Tool & Die Maker

Welder

CAREER TREE: Entry Level
AVERAGE PAY: $21/Hr

A welder uses specialized equipment to join metal parts together, creating structures and components for various industries.

  • Transforms raw metal into essential items like bridges, cars, and buildings.

  • Works with tools that produce high heat to melt and fuse metals.

  • Reads blueprints and follows designs to build precise structures.

  • Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with vocational training or an apprenticeship in welding.

Machinist

CAREER TREE: Technical Level
AVERAGE PAY: $28/Hr

Machinists set up and operate tools to repair, duplicate, and create machine parts for plant equipment.

  • Uses tools like lathes, grinders, and milling machines to shape metal.

  • Works from sketches or blueprints to fix or duplicate broken parts.

  • Assembles and aligns machinery to keep equipment running smoothly.

  • Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and experience with machine tools and mechanical repairs is preferred.

Machinist

CAREER TREE: Technical Level
AVERAGE PAY: $25+/Hr

Machinists use precision equipment to create machine parts and tools, ensuring safety and accuracy in their work.

  • Operates CNC machines, mills, and lathes to create custom parts.

  • Uses CAD drawings to plan and complete multi-step machining projects.

  • Works with various tools like grinders, polishers, and heat treat ovens.

  • Requires high school diploma or GED; machine shop certificate or apprenticeship, plus 3-5 years of CNC machining experience.

Tool & Die Maker

CAREER TREE: Technical Level
AVERAGE PAY: $28+/Hr

Tool and die makers create, repair, and maintain molds and tools, ensuring they work perfectly in the production process.

  • Operates advanced machinery like 5-axis CNC mills and lathes.

  • Polishes and hardens steel to create precise tools and molds.

  • Works closely with engineers to improve designs and efficiency.

  • Requires high school diploma or GED; experience with CNC machinery and tool-making preferred.
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