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Manufacturing Technology Careers and Jobs

Select, Find and Prepare for Manufacturing Technology Careers and Jobs - all on one page

For hands-on, technically minded people interested in modern, automated production environments. Use the tools below to see which manufacturing technology roles fit your background and goals.

This major prepares students for modern, automation-heavy manufacturing environments rather than traditional manual-labor factory work. Use the tools below to explore Manufacturing Technology-related job titles sorted by growth rate, salary, or required education. You can start with entry points like Production Technician, or look ahead to advanced roles such as Manufacturing Engineer or Plant Manager. Along the way, you will see specific certifications, such as Certified Manufacturing Technologist (CMfgT), that can help you move up the career ladder.



4 Steps to Use This Page: 1-Explore Careers of Intrerest 2-See Job Listings Matched to Career 3-Prepare for the Career 4-See External Career Resources

Here is a short Helper Video External Link

This page will take you through 4 steps to (1) Select from Manufacturing Technology careers/jobs, (2) Find Manufacturing Technology job listings, (3) Prepare for Manufacturing Technology careers, and (4) Provide Manufacturing Technology career-specific resources.

Step 1: Select a Career/Job: This page starts with 4 ways for you to identify and select from listings of Manufacturing Technology careers/jobs:
A) Fastest Growing Manufacturing Technology Careers - 2023 to 2033 (est.)
These listings are based on job growth estimates and helps you to identify the fastest growing and evolving Manufacturing Technology careers. Some careers may not initially seem related to Manufacturing Technology, so relevant Manufacturing Technology jobs are listed alongside each listing. This can also help us to identify which careers (bottom of the listing) may have negative growth - perhaps due to automation or planned obsolescence.
B) Median Annual Salary U.S. Manufacturing Technology Careers
These listings are sorted (descending) by median annual salary in the U.S. This may help us to identify our ideal career. We may not qualify at this time for the desired career, but this listing and the results provided can help us to explore job details, as well as learn how to appropriately prepare for the career.
C) Manufacturing Technology Career Ladders (Educational Requirements)
These listings will help us to identify Manufacturing Technology careers sorted by educational requirements (with the most difficult to obtain listed first). This may help us to identify career ladders (as we scroll down the list), and help us to get jobs that we qualify for now.
D) Select From a Listing of 97 Manufacturing Technology Jobs.
The list may be quite long. There are two ways you might like to use this list:
1) Filter - As you enter a word, you will filter (limit) the list of job titles
2) Browse the list (Don't Filter) - You can simply explore the list of job titles. There may be many that you might never have considered to be of interest.
Once you have identified a job title of interest, simply click on it.

Step 2: Find a Job: After you have selected a career/job title above, you will see a form asking for your location. You will see several radio selection choices to utilize the job search site of your choice.

Step 3: Prepare For a Career: In this section you will gain access to detailed information to help you prepare for the chosen career. Information may include (not every career choice includes all of the elements below - updates occur quarterly):
Core Duties: Lists the primary worker-related tasks performed in this occupation
Supplemental Duties: Lists additional tasks that are performed but are secondary to the core duties
Work Activities: Summarizes the broad types of behaviors and actions related to this career
Specific Work Activities: Provides more granular day-to-day activities tied to the work performed
Essential Skills: Provides foundational skills that are core to performing this specific occupation
Transferable Skills: Provides career-portable skills that can be applied across multiple occupations and industries
Day-in-the-Life Summaries: Provides a snapshot of the key activities performed on a typical workday in this career
Knowledge Required: Provides the requirements regarding the acquisition of facts and principles
Software Skills: Lists software tools commonly used in this occupation, organized by category and priority
Preparation Required: Provides a summary of the required experience and education
Education Required: Detailed breakdown of the education required
Training and Experience Required: Detailed breakdown of the training and Training and Experience Required
Local Salary Information: Provides national and local salary ranges
Certifications: Provides appropriate government and private-sector certifications and/or credentials that may be required
Professional Associations: Provides professional associations that are related to the career selected
Job Listings: Provides links to active current job listings for the selected career, along with multiple similar job titles to explore. All information appears on this page without navigating away.
Related Careers to Consider: Lists up to 20 careers that might be of interest to you (related to your initial choice - what they do, what they know, and what they're called), ranked by best fit.

** If you clicked on a link from section D (as described in Step 1 above), you will see one or more links to an occupation that is usually a bit more general than your initial job selection - the link(s) is directly related to the specific job you identified through your prior selections.
*NOTE: It is possible that there may not be a career path identified for the specific job you selected in Step 1. If this is the case, scroll up the page and click on a different career/job.

Step 4: Career-Specific Resources (detailed and constantly updated): Continue to scroll down the page and you will find tabs that provide detailed (updated) links specific to the career you selected. This information includes:
Videos: Provides a listing of video links related to this career. A great way to get a quick overview of the occupation.
Resumes: Sources for resume materials and techniques. This can help to get you started.
Job Description: Sources that provide job descriptions, which are vital to resume and interview preparation.
Interviews: Provides links that can help you to prepare for and successfully complete the job interview. Can also assist with coffee chats.
Step by Step: Provides links to resources that can help to organize the career search process.
LinkedIn: One of the best professional social media sites that provides links, opportunities, and networking specifically for careers and career development.




Step 1 of 4: Select a Career/Job

47 Manufacturing Technology careers are listed below (sorted by Percentage Change in Total Job Openings - 2023 to 2033 est.). Manufacturing Technology-related jobs specific to each career are also provided. This shows which careers are emerging and growing the fastest. Please Scroll and Select below:

Occupations U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033 (% change) Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs

Logisticians 29.5% Manufacturing Planner
Occupation: Logisticians U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 29.5% Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Planner
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers 27.4% CAM Programmer (Computer-Aided Manufacturing Programmer)
Occupation: Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 27.4% Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: CAM Programmer (Computer-Aided Manufacturing Programmer)
Industrial Machinery Mechanics 21.3% Manufacturers Service Representative; Manufacturing Mechanic
Occupation: Industrial Machinery Mechanics U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 21.3% Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturers Service Representative; Manufacturing Mechanic
Medical Appliance Technicians 14.4% Orthopedic Manufacturing Technologist
Occupation: Medical Appliance Technicians U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 14.4% Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Orthopedic Manufacturing Technologist
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary 12.5% Manufacturing Engineering Professor
Occupation: Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 12.5% Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Engineering Professor
Dental Laboratory Technicians 12.2% CAM Tech (Computer-Aided Manufacturing Technician)
Occupation: Dental Laboratory Technicians U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 12.2% Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: CAM Tech (Computer-Aided Manufacturing Technician)
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 11.2% Contact Lens Manufacturer
Occupation: Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 11.2% Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Contact Lens Manufacturer
Millwrights 10.3% Manufacturing Millwright
Occupation: Millwrights U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 10.3% Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Millwright
Bakers 9.5% Manufacturing Baker
Occupation: Bakers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 9.5% Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Baker
General and Operations Managers 9.4% Manufacturing Operations Manager
Occupation: General and Operations Managers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 9.4% Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Operations Manager
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 9.1% Manufacturing Laborer
Occupation: Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 9.1% Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Laborer
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 8.6% Manufacturing Associate; Manufacturing Operator; Spring Manufacturing Set-Up Technician; Spring Manufacturing Setup Technician
Occupation: Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 8.6% Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Associate; Manufacturing Operator; Spring Manufacturing Set-Up Technician; Spring Manufacturing Setup Technician
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 7.6% Manufacturing Planner
Occupation: Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 7.6% Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Planner
Biological Technicians 6.7% Downstream Biomanufacturing Technician; Upstream Biomanufacturing Technician
Occupation: Biological Technicians U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 6.7% Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Downstream Biomanufacturing Technician; Upstream Biomanufacturing Technician
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders 6.3% Manufacturing Sanitizer
Occupation: Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 6.3% Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Sanitizer
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers 6.3% Glass Manufacturing Decorator
Occupation: Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 6.3% Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Glass Manufacturing Decorator
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians 5.7% Manufacturing Engineering Technician (Manufacturing Engineering Tech)
Occupation: Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 5.7% Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Engineering Technician (Manufacturing Engineering Tech)
Industrial Production Managers 5.3% Manufacturing Coordinator; Manufacturing Department Manager; Manufacturing Director; Manufacturing Manager; Manufacturing Operations Manager; Manufacturing Planner; Manufacturing Plant Manager; Manufacturing Production Manager; Manufacturing Project Manager
Occupation: Industrial Production Managers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 5.3% Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Coordinator; Manufacturing Department Manager; Manufacturing Director; Manufacturing Manager; Manufacturing Operations Manager; Manufacturing Planner; Manufacturing Plant Manager; Manufacturing Production Manager; Manufacturing Project Manager
Automotive Body and Related Repairers 5.3% Auto Manufacturing Service Mechanic (Automotive Manufacturing Service Mechanic)
Occupation: Automotive Body and Related Repairers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 5.3% Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Auto Manufacturing Service Mechanic (Automotive Manufacturing Service Mechanic)
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 4.5% Manufacturers Agent
Occupation: Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 4.5% Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturers Agent
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians 4.4% Additive Manufacturing Production Technician; Additive Manufacturing Technician; Industrial Manufacturing Technician; Manufacturing Associate; Manufacturing Consultant; Manufacturing Coordinator; Manufacturing Engineering Technician; Manufacturing Engineering Technologist; Manufacturing Planner; Manufacturing Process Technician; Manufacturing Production Technician; Manufacturing Specialist; Manufacturing Technician; Manufacturing Technologist; Manufacturing Technology Analyst; Semiconductor Manufacturing Technician; Solar Hot Water Heater Manufacturing Technician
Occupation: Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 4.4% Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Additive Manufacturing Production Technician; Additive Manufacturing Technician; Industrial Manufacturing Technician; Manufacturing Associate; Manufacturing Consultant; Manufacturing Coordinator; Manufacturing Engineering Technician; Manufacturing Engineering Technologist; Manufacturing Planner; Manufacturing Process Technician; Manufacturing Production Technician; Manufacturing Specialist; Manufacturing Technician; Manufacturing Technologist; Manufacturing Technology Analyst; Semiconductor Manufacturing Technician; Solar Hot Water Heater Manufacturing Technician
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders 4.4% Manufacturing Operator
Occupation: Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 4.4% Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Operator
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers 3.7% Corncob Pipe Manufacturing Supervisor; Fence Manufacture Supervisor; Garment Manufacturing Supervisor; Manufactured Buildings Supervisor; Manufacturing Shift Supervisor; Manufacturing Supervisor; Mirror Manufacturing Department Supervisor; Parachute Manufacturing Supervisor; Pipe Manufacture Supervisor; Sheet Manufacturing Supervisor; Specialty Manufacturing Supervisor; Watch Manufacturing Supervisor
Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 3.7% Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Corncob Pipe Manufacturing Supervisor; Fence Manufacture Supervisor; Garment Manufacturing Supervisor; Manufactured Buildings Supervisor; Manufacturing Shift Supervisor; Manufacturing Supervisor; Mirror Manufacturing Department Supervisor; Parachute Manufacturing Supervisor; Pipe Manufacture Supervisor; Sheet Manufacturing Supervisor; Specialty Manufacturing Supervisor; Watch Manufacturing Supervisor
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary 3.4% Apparel Manufacture Instructor; Manufacturing Teacher
Occupation: Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 3.4% Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Apparel Manufacture Instructor; Manufacturing Teacher
Chemical Plant and System Operators -0.5% Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Machine Operator
Occupation: Chemical Plant and System Operators U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -0.5% Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Machine Operator
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -1% Manufacturing Associate; Manufacturing Operator
Occupation: Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -1% Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Associate; Manufacturing Operator
Semiconductor Processing Technicians -1.7% Manufacture Specialist; Manufacturing Technician
Occupation: Semiconductor Processing Technicians U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -1.7% Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacture Specialist; Manufacturing Technician
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic -2.4% Manufacturing Associate; Manufacturing Operator
Occupation: Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -2.4% Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Associate; Manufacturing Operator
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic -3.3% Manufacturing Assistant; Manufacturing Associate; Manufacturing Operator
Occupation: Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -3.3% Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Assistant; Manufacturing Associate; Manufacturing Operator
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic -4.4% Manufacturing Associate; Manufacturing Operator
Occupation: Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -4.4% Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Associate; Manufacturing Operator
Helpers--Production Workers -4.5% Manufacturing Assistant; Manufacturing Helper
Occupation: Helpers--Production Workers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -4.5% Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Assistant; Manufacturing Helper
Mechanical Drafters -4.7% CAM Specialist (Computer Aided Manufacturing Specialist)
Occupation: Mechanical Drafters U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -4.7% Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: CAM Specialist (Computer Aided Manufacturing Specialist)
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic -4.9% Auto Manufacturing Model Maker (Automotive Manufacturing Model Maker)
Occupation: Model Makers, Metal and Plastic U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -4.9% Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Auto Manufacturing Model Maker (Automotive Manufacturing Model Maker)
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic -6.1% Manufacturing Assistant; Manufacturing Associate; Manufacturing Operator
Occupation: Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -6.1% Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Assistant; Manufacturing Associate; Manufacturing Operator
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic -7.5% Manufacturing Assistant; Manufacturing Associate; Manufacturing Machine Operator; Manufacturing Operator; Manufacturing Production Operator; Manufacturing Technician
Occupation: Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -7.5% Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Assistant; Manufacturing Associate; Manufacturing Machine Operator; Manufacturing Operator; Manufacturing Production Operator; Manufacturing Technician
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -11.5% Computer Integrated Manufacturing Operator (CIM Operator)
Occupation: Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -11.5% Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Computer Integrated Manufacturing Operator (CIM Operator)
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers -11.8% Manufacturing Assembler
Occupation: Engine and Other Machine Assemblers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -11.8% Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Assembler
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers -12.4% Manufacturing Winder
Occupation: Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -12.4% Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Winder
File Clerks -12.6% Manufacturing Clerk
Occupation: File Clerks U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -12.6% Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Clerk
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic -13.2% Manufacturing Operator
Occupation: Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -13.2% Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Operator
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand -13.6% Veneer Manufacturer
Occupation: Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -13.6% Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Veneer Manufacturer
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -14.8% Manufacturing Weaver
Occupation: Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -14.8% Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Weaver
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic -15.1% Manufacturing Operator
Occupation: Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -15.1% Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Operator
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic -15.5% Manufacturing Associate; Manufacturing Operator
Occupation: Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -15.5% Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Associate; Manufacturing Operator
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers -15.9% Manufacturing Assembler
Occupation: Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -15.9% Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Assembler
Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters -17.8% Manufacturing Assembler
Occupation: Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -17.8% Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Assembler
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers -18.4% Manufactured Buildings Repairer
Occupation: Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -18.4% Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufactured Buildings Repairer

56 Manufacturing Technology careers are listed below (sorted by U.S. National Median Salary). Manufacturing Technology-related jobs specific to each occupation are also provided. Please Scroll and Select below::

Occupations National Median Salary Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs

Regulatory Affairs Managers $ 133,560 CMC Director (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls Director); CMC Regulatory Affairs Manager (Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls Regulatory Affairs Manager)
Occupation: Regulatory Affairs Managers National Median Salary: $ 133,560 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: CMC Director (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls Director); CMC Regulatory Affairs Manager (Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls Regulatory Affairs Manager)
Industrial Production Managers $ 116,970 Manufacturing Coordinator; Manufacturing Department Manager; Manufacturing Director; Manufacturing Manager; Manufacturing Operations Manager; Manufacturing Planner; Manufacturing Plant Manager; Manufacturing Production Manager; Manufacturing Project Manager
Occupation: Industrial Production Managers National Median Salary: $ 116,970 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Coordinator; Manufacturing Department Manager; Manufacturing Director; Manufacturing Manager; Manufacturing Operations Manager; Manufacturing Planner; Manufacturing Plant Manager; Manufacturing Production Manager; Manufacturing Project Manager
Biofuels Production Managers $ 116,970 Manufacturing Manager
Occupation: Biofuels Production Managers National Median Salary: $ 116,970 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Manager
Photonics Engineers $ 111,970 Optical Manufacturing Engineer
Occupation: Photonics Engineers National Median Salary: $ 111,970 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Optical Manufacturing Engineer
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $ 106,910 Manufacturing Engineering Professor
Occupation: Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary National Median Salary: $ 106,910 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Engineering Professor
General and Operations Managers $ 101,280 Manufacturing Operations Manager
Occupation: General and Operations Managers National Median Salary: $ 101,280 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Operations Manager
Manufacturing Engineers $ 99,380 Advance Manufacturing Engineer; Lean Manufacturing Engineer; Manufacturing Applications Engineer; Manufacturing Automation Engineer; Manufacturing Controls Engineer; Manufacturing Electrical Engineer; Manufacturing Engineer; Manufacturing Process Engineer; Manufacturing Project Engineer; Manufacturing Quality Engineer; Manufacturing Specialist; Manufacturing Systems Engineer; Process Manufacturing Engineer; Product Manufacturing Engineer
Occupation: Manufacturing Engineers National Median Salary: $ 99,380 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Advance Manufacturing Engineer; Lean Manufacturing Engineer; Manufacturing Applications Engineer; Manufacturing Automation Engineer; Manufacturing Controls Engineer; Manufacturing Electrical Engineer; Manufacturing Engineer; Manufacturing Process Engineer; Manufacturing Project Engineer; Manufacturing Quality Engineer; Manufacturing Specialist; Manufacturing Systems Engineer; Process Manufacturing Engineer; Product Manufacturing Engineer
Supply Chain Managers $ 99,200 Manufacturing Supply Chain Manager
Occupation: Supply Chain Managers National Median Salary: $ 99,200 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Supply Chain Manager
Aviation Inspectors $ 87,290 Manufacturing Aviation Safety Inspector (Manufacturing ASI); Manufacturing Safety Inspector
Occupation: Aviation Inspectors National Median Salary: $ 87,290 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Aviation Safety Inspector (Manufacturing ASI); Manufacturing Safety Inspector
Chemical Plant and System Operators $ 80,030 Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Machine Operator
Occupation: Chemical Plant and System Operators National Median Salary: $ 80,030 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Machine Operator
Logisticians $ 79,400 Manufacturing Planner
Occupation: Logisticians National Median Salary: $ 79,400 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Planner
Regulatory Affairs Specialists $ 75,670 CMC Regulatory Affairs Manager (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls Regulatory Affairs Manager)
Occupation: Regulatory Affairs Specialists National Median Salary: $ 75,670 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: CMC Regulatory Affairs Manager (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls Regulatory Affairs Manager)
Photonics Technicians $ 73,500 Optical Manufacturing Technician (Optical Manufacturing Tech); Optics Manufacturing Technician (Optics Manufacturing Tech)
Occupation: Photonics Technicians National Median Salary: $ 73,500 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Optical Manufacturing Technician (Optical Manufacturing Tech); Optics Manufacturing Technician (Optics Manufacturing Tech)
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $ 65,930 Corncob Pipe Manufacturing Supervisor; Fence Manufacture Supervisor; Garment Manufacturing Supervisor; Manufactured Buildings Supervisor; Manufacturing Shift Supervisor; Manufacturing Supervisor; Mirror Manufacturing Department Supervisor; Parachute Manufacturing Supervisor; Pipe Manufacture Supervisor; Sheet Manufacturing Supervisor; Specialty Manufacturing Supervisor; Watch Manufacturing Supervisor
Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers National Median Salary: $ 65,930 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Corncob Pipe Manufacturing Supervisor; Fence Manufacture Supervisor; Garment Manufacturing Supervisor; Manufactured Buildings Supervisor; Manufacturing Shift Supervisor; Manufacturing Supervisor; Mirror Manufacturing Department Supervisor; Parachute Manufacturing Supervisor; Pipe Manufacture Supervisor; Sheet Manufacturing Supervisor; Specialty Manufacturing Supervisor; Watch Manufacturing Supervisor
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $ 65,630 Manufacturers Agent
Occupation: Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products National Median Salary: $ 65,630 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturers Agent
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic $ 64,190 Auto Manufacturing Model Maker (Automotive Manufacturing Model Maker)
Occupation: Model Makers, Metal and Plastic National Median Salary: $ 64,190 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Auto Manufacturing Model Maker (Automotive Manufacturing Model Maker)
Mechanical Drafters $ 64,060 CAM Specialist (Computer Aided Manufacturing Specialist)
Occupation: Mechanical Drafters National Median Salary: $ 64,060 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: CAM Specialist (Computer Aided Manufacturing Specialist)
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $ 64,020 Manufacturing Engineering Technician (Manufacturing Engineering Tech)
Occupation: Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians National Median Salary: $ 64,020 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Engineering Technician (Manufacturing Engineering Tech)
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $ 63,440 CAM Programmer (Computer-Aided Manufacturing Programmer)
Occupation: Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers National Median Salary: $ 63,440 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: CAM Programmer (Computer-Aided Manufacturing Programmer)
Millwrights $ 62,980 Manufacturing Millwright
Occupation: Millwrights National Median Salary: $ 62,980 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Millwright
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $ 62,610 Additive Manufacturing Production Technician; Additive Manufacturing Technician; Industrial Manufacturing Technician; Manufacturing Associate; Manufacturing Consultant; Manufacturing Coordinator; Manufacturing Engineering Technician; Manufacturing Engineering Technologist; Manufacturing Planner; Manufacturing Process Technician; Manufacturing Production Technician; Manufacturing Specialist; Manufacturing Technician; Manufacturing Technologist; Manufacturing Technology Analyst; Semiconductor Manufacturing Technician; Solar Hot Water Heater Manufacturing Technician
Occupation: Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians National Median Salary: $ 62,610 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Additive Manufacturing Production Technician; Additive Manufacturing Technician; Industrial Manufacturing Technician; Manufacturing Associate; Manufacturing Consultant; Manufacturing Coordinator; Manufacturing Engineering Technician; Manufacturing Engineering Technologist; Manufacturing Planner; Manufacturing Process Technician; Manufacturing Production Technician; Manufacturing Specialist; Manufacturing Technician; Manufacturing Technologist; Manufacturing Technology Analyst; Semiconductor Manufacturing Technician; Solar Hot Water Heater Manufacturing Technician
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $ 62,060 Apparel Manufacture Instructor; Manufacturing Teacher
Occupation: Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary National Median Salary: $ 62,060 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Apparel Manufacture Instructor; Manufacturing Teacher
Industrial Machinery Mechanics $ 61,420 Manufacturers Service Representative; Manufacturing Mechanic
Occupation: Industrial Machinery Mechanics National Median Salary: $ 61,420 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturers Service Representative; Manufacturing Mechanic
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers $ 61,240 Manufacturing Assembler
Occupation: Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers National Median Salary: $ 61,240 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Assembler
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $ 53,900 Manufacturing Planner
Occupation: Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks National Median Salary: $ 53,900 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Planner
Biological Technicians $ 51,430 Downstream Biomanufacturing Technician; Upstream Biomanufacturing Technician
Occupation: Biological Technicians National Median Salary: $ 51,430 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Downstream Biomanufacturing Technician; Upstream Biomanufacturing Technician
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers $ 50,270 Manufacturing Assembler
Occupation: Engine and Other Machine Assemblers National Median Salary: $ 50,270 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Assembler
Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters $ 48,840 Manufacturing Assembler
Occupation: Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters National Median Salary: $ 48,840 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Assembler
Automotive Body and Related Repairers $ 48,740 Auto Manufacturing Service Mechanic (Automotive Manufacturing Service Mechanic)
Occupation: Automotive Body and Related Repairers National Median Salary: $ 48,740 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Auto Manufacturing Service Mechanic (Automotive Manufacturing Service Mechanic)
Dental Laboratory Technicians $ 47,690 CAM Tech (Computer-Aided Manufacturing Technician)
Occupation: Dental Laboratory Technicians National Median Salary: $ 47,690 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: CAM Tech (Computer-Aided Manufacturing Technician)
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $ 47,200 Manufacturing Operator
Occupation: Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic National Median Salary: $ 47,200 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Operator
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $ 47,110 Manufacturing Associate; Manufacturing Operator
Occupation: Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic National Median Salary: $ 47,110 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Associate; Manufacturing Operator
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $ 46,990 Manufacturing Operator
Occupation: Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic National Median Salary: $ 46,990 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Operator
Semiconductor Processing Technicians $ 45,850 Manufacture Specialist; Manufacturing Technician
Occupation: Semiconductor Processing Technicians National Median Salary: $ 45,850 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacture Specialist; Manufacturing Technician
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $ 45,350 Manufacturing Associate; Manufacturing Operator
Occupation: Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders National Median Salary: $ 45,350 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Associate; Manufacturing Operator
Medical Appliance Technicians $ 44,960 Orthopedic Manufacturing Technologist
Occupation: Medical Appliance Technicians National Median Salary: $ 44,960 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Orthopedic Manufacturing Technologist
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $ 44,890 Manufacturing Winder
Occupation: Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers National Median Salary: $ 44,890 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Winder
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $ 44,620 Manufacturing Associate; Manufacturing Operator
Occupation: Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic National Median Salary: $ 44,620 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Associate; Manufacturing Operator
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $ 44,390 Manufacturing Assistant; Manufacturing Associate; Manufacturing Machine Operator; Manufacturing Operator; Manufacturing Production Operator; Manufacturing Technician
Occupation: Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic National Median Salary: $ 44,390 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Assistant; Manufacturing Associate; Manufacturing Machine Operator; Manufacturing Operator; Manufacturing Production Operator; Manufacturing Technician
Potters, Manufacturing $ 43,310 Manufacturing Potter; Pottery Manufacturer
Occupation: Potters, Manufacturing National Median Salary: $ 43,310 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Potter; Pottery Manufacturer
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $ 42,610 Manufacturing Assistant; Manufacturing Associate; Manufacturing Operator
Occupation: Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic National Median Salary: $ 42,610 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Assistant; Manufacturing Associate; Manufacturing Operator
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $ 42,400 Manufacturing Associate; Manufacturing Operator
Occupation: Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic National Median Salary: $ 42,400 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Associate; Manufacturing Operator
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $ 41,600 Manufacturing Associate; Manufacturing Operator; Spring Manufacturing Set-Up Technician; Spring Manufacturing Setup Technician
Occupation: Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic National Median Salary: $ 41,600 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Associate; Manufacturing Operator; Spring Manufacturing Set-Up Technician; Spring Manufacturing Setup Technician
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers $ 40,230 Glass Manufacturing Decorator
Occupation: Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers National Median Salary: $ 40,230 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Glass Manufacturing Decorator
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders $ 39,850 Manufacturing Operator
Occupation: Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders National Median Salary: $ 39,850 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Operator
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders $ 39,340 Manufacturing Sanitizer
Occupation: Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders National Median Salary: $ 39,340 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Sanitizer
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers $ 38,980 Manufactured Buildings Repairer
Occupation: Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers National Median Salary: $ 38,980 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufactured Buildings Repairer
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand $ 38,940 Veneer Manufacturer
Occupation: Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand National Median Salary: $ 38,940 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Veneer Manufacturer
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $ 38,870 Manufacturing Assistant; Manufacturing Associate; Manufacturing Operator
Occupation: Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic National Median Salary: $ 38,870 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Assistant; Manufacturing Associate; Manufacturing Operator
File Clerks $ 38,130 Manufacturing Clerk
Occupation: File Clerks National Median Salary: $ 38,130 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Clerk
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians $ 37,720 Contact Lens Manufacturer
Occupation: Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians National Median Salary: $ 37,720 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Contact Lens Manufacturer
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $ 37,660 Manufacturing Laborer
Occupation: Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand National Median Salary: $ 37,660 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Laborer
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $ 37,130 Manufacturing Weaver
Occupation: Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders National Median Salary: $ 37,130 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Weaver
Helpers--Production Workers $ 36,700 Manufacturing Assistant; Manufacturing Helper
Occupation: Helpers--Production Workers National Median Salary: $ 36,700 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Assistant; Manufacturing Helper
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $ 35,530 Computer Integrated Manufacturing Operator (CIM Operator)
Occupation: Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders National Median Salary: $ 35,530 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Computer Integrated Manufacturing Operator (CIM Operator)
Bakers $ 34,950 Manufacturing Baker
Occupation: Bakers National Median Salary: $ 34,950 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Baker

59 Manufacturing Technology careers are listed (sorted by Education/Preparation Requirements - descending) to provide career ladders. Manufacturing Technology-related jobs specific to each career are also provided.

Education/Preparation Categories:
5 = Usually requires graduate school (e.g., Master's degree, Ph.D., M.D., or J.D.)
4 = Usually requires a four-year Bachelor's degree
3 = Usually requires vocational training, related on-the-job experience, or Associate's degree
2 = Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, but not always
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Occupations Education/Preparation Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary 5 Manufacturing Engineering Professor
Occupation: Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary Education/Preparation: 5 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Engineering Professor
Supply Chain Managers 4 Manufacturing Supply Chain Manager
Occupation: Supply Chain Managers Education/Preparation: 4 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Supply Chain Manager
Photonics Engineers 4 Optical Manufacturing Engineer
Occupation: Photonics Engineers Education/Preparation: 4 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Optical Manufacturing Engineer
General and Operations Managers 4 Manufacturing Operations Manager
Occupation: General and Operations Managers Education/Preparation: 4 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Operations Manager
Regulatory Affairs Managers 4 CMC Director (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls Director); CMC Regulatory Affairs Manager (Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls Regulatory Affairs Manager)
Occupation: Regulatory Affairs Managers Education/Preparation: 4 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: CMC Director (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls Director); CMC Regulatory Affairs Manager (Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls Regulatory Affairs Manager)
Regulatory Affairs Specialists 4 CMC Regulatory Affairs Manager (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls Regulatory Affairs Manager)
Occupation: Regulatory Affairs Specialists Education/Preparation: 4 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: CMC Regulatory Affairs Manager (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls Regulatory Affairs Manager)
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 4 Manufacturers Agent
Occupation: Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products Education/Preparation: 4 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturers Agent
Industrial Production Managers 4 Manufacturing Coordinator; Manufacturing Department Manager; Manufacturing Director; Manufacturing Manager; Manufacturing Operations Manager; Manufacturing Planner; Manufacturing Plant Manager; Manufacturing Production Manager; Manufacturing Project Manager
Occupation: Industrial Production Managers Education/Preparation: 4 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Coordinator; Manufacturing Department Manager; Manufacturing Director; Manufacturing Manager; Manufacturing Operations Manager; Manufacturing Planner; Manufacturing Plant Manager; Manufacturing Production Manager; Manufacturing Project Manager
Logisticians 4 Manufacturing Planner
Occupation: Logisticians Education/Preparation: 4 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Planner
Biological Technicians 4 Downstream Biomanufacturing Technician; Upstream Biomanufacturing Technician
Occupation: Biological Technicians Education/Preparation: 4 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Downstream Biomanufacturing Technician; Upstream Biomanufacturing Technician
Biofuels Production Managers 4 Manufacturing Manager
Occupation: Biofuels Production Managers Education/Preparation: 4 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Manager
Manufacturing Engineers 4 Advance Manufacturing Engineer; Lean Manufacturing Engineer; Manufacturing Applications Engineer; Manufacturing Automation Engineer; Manufacturing Controls Engineer; Manufacturing Electrical Engineer; Manufacturing Engineer; Manufacturing Process Engineer; Manufacturing Project Engineer; Manufacturing Quality Engineer; Manufacturing Specialist; Manufacturing Systems Engineer; Process Manufacturing Engineer; Product Manufacturing Engineer
Occupation: Manufacturing Engineers Education/Preparation: 4 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Advance Manufacturing Engineer; Lean Manufacturing Engineer; Manufacturing Applications Engineer; Manufacturing Automation Engineer; Manufacturing Controls Engineer; Manufacturing Electrical Engineer; Manufacturing Engineer; Manufacturing Process Engineer; Manufacturing Project Engineer; Manufacturing Quality Engineer; Manufacturing Specialist; Manufacturing Systems Engineer; Process Manufacturing Engineer; Product Manufacturing Engineer
Industrial Machinery Mechanics 3 Manufacturers Service Representative; Manufacturing Mechanic
Occupation: Industrial Machinery Mechanics Education/Preparation: 3 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturers Service Representative; Manufacturing Mechanic
Photonics Technicians 3 Optical Manufacturing Technician (Optical Manufacturing Tech); Optics Manufacturing Technician (Optics Manufacturing Tech)
Occupation: Photonics Technicians Education/Preparation: 3 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Optical Manufacturing Technician (Optical Manufacturing Tech); Optics Manufacturing Technician (Optics Manufacturing Tech)
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians 3 Additive Manufacturing Production Technician; Additive Manufacturing Technician; Industrial Manufacturing Technician; Manufacturing Associate; Manufacturing Consultant; Manufacturing Coordinator; Manufacturing Engineering Technician; Manufacturing Engineering Technologist; Manufacturing Planner; Manufacturing Process Technician; Manufacturing Production Technician; Manufacturing Specialist; Manufacturing Technician; Manufacturing Technologist; Manufacturing Technology Analyst; Semiconductor Manufacturing Technician; Solar Hot Water Heater Manufacturing Technician
Occupation: Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians Education/Preparation: 3 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Additive Manufacturing Production Technician; Additive Manufacturing Technician; Industrial Manufacturing Technician; Manufacturing Associate; Manufacturing Consultant; Manufacturing Coordinator; Manufacturing Engineering Technician; Manufacturing Engineering Technologist; Manufacturing Planner; Manufacturing Process Technician; Manufacturing Production Technician; Manufacturing Specialist; Manufacturing Technician; Manufacturing Technologist; Manufacturing Technology Analyst; Semiconductor Manufacturing Technician; Solar Hot Water Heater Manufacturing Technician
Medical Appliance Technicians 3 Orthopedic Manufacturing Technologist
Occupation: Medical Appliance Technicians Education/Preparation: 3 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Orthopedic Manufacturing Technologist
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic 3 Auto Manufacturing Model Maker (Automotive Manufacturing Model Maker)
Occupation: Model Makers, Metal and Plastic Education/Preparation: 3 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Auto Manufacturing Model Maker (Automotive Manufacturing Model Maker)
Mechanical Drafters 3 CAM Specialist (Computer Aided Manufacturing Specialist)
Occupation: Mechanical Drafters Education/Preparation: 3 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: CAM Specialist (Computer Aided Manufacturing Specialist)
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers 3 Corncob Pipe Manufacturing Supervisor; Fence Manufacture Supervisor; Garment Manufacturing Supervisor; Manufactured Buildings Supervisor; Manufacturing Shift Supervisor; Manufacturing Supervisor; Mirror Manufacturing Department Supervisor; Parachute Manufacturing Supervisor; Pipe Manufacture Supervisor; Sheet Manufacturing Supervisor; Specialty Manufacturing Supervisor; Watch Manufacturing Supervisor
Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Education/Preparation: 3 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Corncob Pipe Manufacturing Supervisor; Fence Manufacture Supervisor; Garment Manufacturing Supervisor; Manufactured Buildings Supervisor; Manufacturing Shift Supervisor; Manufacturing Supervisor; Mirror Manufacturing Department Supervisor; Parachute Manufacturing Supervisor; Pipe Manufacture Supervisor; Sheet Manufacturing Supervisor; Specialty Manufacturing Supervisor; Watch Manufacturing Supervisor
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians 3 Manufacturing Engineering Technician (Manufacturing Engineering Tech)
Occupation: Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians Education/Preparation: 3 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Engineering Technician (Manufacturing Engineering Tech)
Aviation Inspectors 3 Manufacturing Aviation Safety Inspector (Manufacturing ASI); Manufacturing Safety Inspector
Occupation: Aviation Inspectors Education/Preparation: 3 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Aviation Safety Inspector (Manufacturing ASI); Manufacturing Safety Inspector
Potters, Manufacturing 3 Manufacturing Potter; Pottery Manufacturer
Occupation: Potters, Manufacturing Education/Preparation: 3 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Potter; Pottery Manufacturer
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary 3 Apparel Manufacture Instructor; Manufacturing Teacher
Occupation: Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary Education/Preparation: 3 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Apparel Manufacture Instructor; Manufacturing Teacher
Team Assemblers 2 Manufacturing Assembler; Manufacturing Associate
Occupation: Team Assemblers Education/Preparation: 2 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Assembler; Manufacturing Associate
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers 2 Manufacturing Assembler
Occupation: Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers Education/Preparation: 2 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Assembler
Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters 2 Manufacturing Assembler
Occupation: Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters Education/Preparation: 2 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Assembler
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 2 Computer Integrated Manufacturing Operator (CIM Operator)
Occupation: Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Education/Preparation: 2 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Computer Integrated Manufacturing Operator (CIM Operator)
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 2 Manufacturing Operator
Occupation: Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Education/Preparation: 2 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Operator
Millwrights 2 Manufacturing Millwright
Occupation: Millwrights Education/Preparation: 2 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Millwright
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 2 Manufacturing Weaver
Occupation: Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Education/Preparation: 2 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Weaver
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 2 Manufacturing Associate; Manufacturing Operator
Occupation: Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Education/Preparation: 2 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Associate; Manufacturing Operator
Semiconductor Processing Technicians 2 Manufacture Specialist; Manufacturing Technician
Occupation: Semiconductor Processing Technicians Education/Preparation: 2 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacture Specialist; Manufacturing Technician
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 2 Manufacturing Planner
Occupation: Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks Education/Preparation: 2 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Planner
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 2 Manufacturing Assistant; Manufacturing Associate; Manufacturing Operator
Occupation: Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Education/Preparation: 2 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Assistant; Manufacturing Associate; Manufacturing Operator
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 2 Manufacturing Associate; Manufacturing Operator; Spring Manufacturing Set-Up Technician; Spring Manufacturing Setup Technician
Occupation: Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Education/Preparation: 2 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Associate; Manufacturing Operator; Spring Manufacturing Set-Up Technician; Spring Manufacturing Setup Technician
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 2 Contact Lens Manufacturer
Occupation: Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Education/Preparation: 2 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Contact Lens Manufacturer
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers 2 Glass Manufacturing Decorator
Occupation: Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers Education/Preparation: 2 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Glass Manufacturing Decorator
Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers 2 Manufacturing Assembler
Occupation: Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers Education/Preparation: 2 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Assembler
Automotive Body and Related Repairers 2 Auto Manufacturing Service Mechanic (Automotive Manufacturing Service Mechanic)
Occupation: Automotive Body and Related Repairers Education/Preparation: 2 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Auto Manufacturing Service Mechanic (Automotive Manufacturing Service Mechanic)
Bakers 2 Manufacturing Baker
Occupation: Bakers Education/Preparation: 2 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Baker
Chemical Plant and System Operators 2 Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Machine Operator
Occupation: Chemical Plant and System Operators Education/Preparation: 2 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Machine Operator
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders 2 Manufacturing Sanitizer
Occupation: Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders Education/Preparation: 2 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Sanitizer
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers 2 Manufacturing Winder
Occupation: Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers Education/Preparation: 2 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Winder
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers 2 CAM Programmer (Computer-Aided Manufacturing Programmer)
Occupation: Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers Education/Preparation: 2 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: CAM Programmer (Computer-Aided Manufacturing Programmer)
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 2 Manufacturing Associate; Manufacturing Operator
Occupation: Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Education/Preparation: 2 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Associate; Manufacturing Operator
Dental Laboratory Technicians 2 CAM Tech (Computer-Aided Manufacturing Technician)
Occupation: Dental Laboratory Technicians Education/Preparation: 2 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: CAM Tech (Computer-Aided Manufacturing Technician)
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 2 Manufacturing Associate; Manufacturing Operator
Occupation: Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Education/Preparation: 2 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Associate; Manufacturing Operator
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers 2 Manufacturing Assembler
Occupation: Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers Education/Preparation: 2 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Assembler
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers 2 Manufactured Buildings Repairer
Occupation: Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers Education/Preparation: 2 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufactured Buildings Repairer
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers 2 Manufacturing Assembler
Occupation: Engine and Other Machine Assemblers Education/Preparation: 2 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Assembler
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 2 Manufacturing Assistant; Manufacturing Associate; Manufacturing Machine Operator; Manufacturing Operator; Manufacturing Production Operator; Manufacturing Technician
Occupation: Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Education/Preparation: 2 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Assistant; Manufacturing Associate; Manufacturing Machine Operator; Manufacturing Operator; Manufacturing Production Operator; Manufacturing Technician
File Clerks 2 Manufacturing Clerk
Occupation: File Clerks Education/Preparation: 2 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Clerk
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders 2 Manufacturing Operator
Occupation: Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders Education/Preparation: 2 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Operator
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 2 Manufacturing Operator
Occupation: Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Education/Preparation: 2 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Operator
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand 2 Veneer Manufacturer
Occupation: Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand Education/Preparation: 2 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Veneer Manufacturer
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 2 Manufacturing Assistant; Manufacturing Associate; Manufacturing Operator
Occupation: Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Education/Preparation: 2 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Assistant; Manufacturing Associate; Manufacturing Operator
Helpers--Production Workers 2 Manufacturing Assistant; Manufacturing Helper
Occupation: Helpers--Production Workers Education/Preparation: 2 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Assistant; Manufacturing Helper
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 2 Manufacturing Laborer
Occupation: Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand Education/Preparation: 2 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Laborer
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 2 Manufacturing Associate; Manufacturing Operator
Occupation: Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Education/Preparation: 2 Manufacturing Technology-Related Jobs: Manufacturing Associate; Manufacturing Operator

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Additive Manufacturing Production Technician
Additive Manufacturing Technician
Advance Manufacturing Engineer
Apparel Manufacture Instructor
Auto Manufacturing Model Maker (Automotive Manufacturing Model Maker)
Auto Manufacturing Service Mechanic (Automotive Manufacturing Service Mechanic)
CAM Programmer (Computer-Aided Manufacturing Programmer)
CAM Specialist (Computer Aided Manufacturing Specialist)
CAM Tech (Computer-Aided Manufacturing Technician)
CMC Director (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls Director)
CMC Regulatory Affairs Manager (Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls Regulatory Affairs Manager)
CMC Regulatory Affairs Manager (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls Regulatory Affairs Manager)
Computer Integrated Manufacturing Operator (CIM Operator)
Contact Lens Manufacturer
Corncob Pipe Manufacturing Supervisor
Downstream Biomanufacturing Technician
Fence Manufacture Supervisor
Garment Manufacturing Supervisor
Glass Manufacturing Decorator
Industrial Manufacturing Technician
Lean Manufacturing Engineer
Manufacture Specialist
Manufactured Buildings Repairer
Manufactured Buildings Supervisor
Manufacturers Agent
Manufacturers Service Representative
Manufacturing Applications Engineer
Manufacturing Assembler
Manufacturing Assistant
Manufacturing Associate
Manufacturing Automation Engineer
Manufacturing Aviation Safety Inspector (Manufacturing ASI)
Manufacturing Baker
Manufacturing Clerk
Manufacturing Consultant
Manufacturing Controls Engineer
Manufacturing Coordinator
Manufacturing Department Manager
Manufacturing Director
Manufacturing Electrical Engineer
Manufacturing Engineer
Manufacturing Engineering Professor
Manufacturing Engineering Technician
Manufacturing Engineering Technician (Manufacturing Engineering Tech)
Manufacturing Engineering Technologist
Manufacturing Helper
Manufacturing Laborer
Manufacturing Machine Operator
Manufacturing Manager
Manufacturing Mechanic
Manufacturing Millwright
Manufacturing Operations Manager
Manufacturing Operator
Manufacturing Planner
Manufacturing Plant Manager
Manufacturing Potter
Manufacturing Process Engineer
Manufacturing Process Technician
Manufacturing Production Manager
Manufacturing Production Operator
Manufacturing Production Technician
Manufacturing Project Engineer
Manufacturing Project Manager
Manufacturing Quality Engineer
Manufacturing Safety Inspector
Manufacturing Sanitizer
Manufacturing Shift Supervisor
Manufacturing Specialist
Manufacturing Supervisor
Manufacturing Supply Chain Manager
Manufacturing Systems Engineer
Manufacturing Teacher
Manufacturing Technician
Manufacturing Technologist
Manufacturing Technology Analyst
Manufacturing Weaver
Manufacturing Winder
Mirror Manufacturing Department Supervisor
Optical Manufacturing Engineer
Optical Manufacturing Technician (Optical Manufacturing Tech)
Optics Manufacturing Technician (Optics Manufacturing Tech)
Orthopedic Manufacturing Technologist
Parachute Manufacturing Supervisor
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Machine Operator
Pipe Manufacture Supervisor
Pottery Manufacturer
Process Manufacturing Engineer
Product Manufacturing Engineer
Semiconductor Manufacturing Technician
Sheet Manufacturing Supervisor
Solar Hot Water Heater Manufacturing Technician
Specialty Manufacturing Supervisor
Spring Manufacturing Set-Up Technician
Spring Manufacturing Setup Technician
Upstream Biomanufacturing Technician
Veneer Manufacturer
Watch Manufacturing Supervisor


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Photonics Technicians

Description: Build, install, test, or maintain optical or fiber optic equipment, such as lasers, lenses, or mirrors, using spectrometers, interferometers, or related equipment.
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Core Duties

Important Core Job Duties (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation.
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 91 (%) Description: Assist engineers in the development of new products, fixtures, tools, or processes.
Importance: 86 (%) Description: Compute or record photonic test data.
Importance: 86 (%) Description: Adjust or maintain equipment, such as lasers, laser systems, microscopes, oscilloscopes, pulse generators, power meters, beam analyzers, or energy measurement devices.
Importance: 86 (%) Description: Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as necessary.
Importance: 82 (%) Description: Maintain clean working environments, according to clean room standards.
Importance: 82 (%) Description: Recommend optical or optic equipment design or material changes to reduce costs or processing times.
Importance: 82 (%) Description: Set up or operate assembly or processing equipment, such as lasers, cameras, die bonders, wire bonders, dispensers, reflow ovens, soldering irons, die shears, wire pull testers, temperature or humidity chambers, or optical spectrum analyzers.
Importance: 82 (%) Description: Document procedures, such as calibration of optical or fiber optic equipment.
Importance: 77 (%) Description: Assist scientists or engineers in the conduct of photonic experiments.
Importance: 73 (%) Description: Test or perform failure analysis for optomechanical or optoelectrical products, according to test plans.
Importance: 68 (%) Description: Set up or operate prototype or test apparatus, such as control consoles, collimators, recording equipment, or cables.
Supplemental Duties
Important Supplemental Job Duties (in order of importance)
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Importance (%) Description
Importance: 64 (%) Description: Assemble fiber optical, optoelectronic, or free-space optics components, subcomponents, assemblies, or subassemblies.
Importance: 64 (%) Description: Assemble or adjust parts or related electrical units of prototypes to prepare for testing.
Importance: 59 (%) Description: Design, build, or modify fixtures used to assemble parts.
Importance: 55 (%) Description: Optimize photonic process parameters by making prototype or production devices.
Importance: 55 (%) Description: Mix, pour, or use processing chemicals or gases according to safety standards or established operating procedures.
Importance: 55 (%) Description: Assemble components of energy-efficient optical communications systems involving photonic switches, optical backplanes, or optoelectronic interfaces.
Importance: 55 (%) Description: Terminate, cure, polish, or test fiber cables with mechanical connectors.
Importance: 55 (%) Description: Splice fibers, using fusion splicing or other techniques.
Importance: 50 (%) Description: Perform diagnostic analyses of processing steps, using analytical or metrological tools, such as microscopy, profilometry, or ellipsometry devices.
Importance: 45 (%) Description: Build prototype optomechanical devices for use in equipment such as aerial cameras, gun sights, or telescopes.
Importance: 41 (%) Description: Fabricate devices, such as optoelectronic or semiconductor devices.
Importance: 33 (%) Description: Lay out cutting lines for machining, using drafting tools.
Importance: 32 (%) Description: Repair or calibrate products, such as surgical lasers.
Work Activities

Important General Work Activities (in order of importance)
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Importance (%) Description
Importance: 84 (%) Description: Getting Information: Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Importance: 83 (%) Description: Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials: Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Importance: 81 (%) Description: Making Decisions and Solving Problems: Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Importance: 80 (%) Description: Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events: Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Importance: 80 (%) Description: Documenting/Recording Information: Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Importance: 80 (%) Description: Working with Computers: Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Importance: 80 (%) Description: Controlling Machines and Processes: Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Importance: 79 (%) Description: Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings: Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Importance: 78 (%) Description: Processing Information: Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Importance: 77 (%) Description: Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates: Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Importance: 75 (%) Description: Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards: Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Importance: 74 (%) Description: Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge: Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Importance: 72 (%) Description: Handling and Moving Objects: Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Importance: 70 (%) Description: Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work: Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Importance: 69 (%) Description: Analyzing Data or Information: Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Importance: 67 (%) Description: Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships: Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Importance: 65 (%) Description: Scheduling Work and Activities: Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Importance: 65 (%) Description: Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment: Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
Importance: 64 (%) Description: Thinking Creatively: Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Importance: 63 (%) Description: Performing General Physical Activities: Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Importance: 62 (%) Description: Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People: Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Importance: 61 (%) Description: Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information: Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Specific Work Activities

Important Specific Work Activities
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Analyze operational data to evaluate operations, processes or products.
Analyze test or validation data.
Assemble equipment or components.
Assemble precision electronics or optical equipment.
Assist engineers or scientists with research.
Calibrate scientific or technical equipment.
Conduct quantitative failure analyses of operational data.
Create physical models or prototypes.
Create schematic drawings for electronics.
Design electronic or computer equipment or instrumentation.
Develop technical methods or processes.
Document design or operational test results.
Fabricate devices or components.
Install instrumentation or electronic equipment or systems.
Maintain clean work areas.
Maintain electronic equipment.
Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
Operate industrial equipment.
Prepare materials for processing.
Prepare procedural documents.
Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources.
Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance.
Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.
Knowledge Required

Knowledge Required (in order of importance)
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Importance (%) Description
Importance: 77 (%) Description: Engineering and Technology: Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Importance: 75 (%) Description: Computers and Electronics: Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Importance: 68 (%) Description: Mathematics: Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Importance: 67 (%) Description: Mechanical: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Importance: 63 (%) Description: Production and Processing: Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Importance: 63 (%) Description: English Language: Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Importance: 62 (%) Description: Physics: Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
Importance: 60 (%) Description: Customer and Personal Service: Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Essential Skills

Essential Skills (in order of importance)
These are the foundational skills most central to success in this occupation. For the Top 5 most important, how can you begin building experience and confidence using these skills now?
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 58 (%) Description: Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Importance: 56 (%) Description: Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Importance: 56 (%) Description: Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Importance: 54 (%) Description: Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Importance: 54 (%) Description: Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Importance: 52 (%) Description: Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Importance: 52 (%) Description: Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Transferable Skills

Transferable Skills (in order of importance)
These are skills that can transfer across occupations and industries. For the Top 5 most important, how can you strengthen these skills now so they support both this career and future career flexibility?
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 56 (%) Description: Operations Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Importance: 56 (%) Description: Quality Control Analysis: Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Importance: 54 (%) Description: Equipment Maintenance: Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Importance: 52 (%) Description: Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Importance: 52 (%) Description: Troubleshooting: Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Day-in-the-Life Summaries

Day-in-the-Life Summaries
These summaries show the main types of activities you are likely to perform on a regular basis in this occupation. How can you imagine your typical workday — using these examples to see if this type of work fits you?
Activity: Adjust equipment to ensure adequate performance.
Activity: Advise others on business or operational matters.
Activity: Analyze data to improve operations.
Activity: Analyze performance of systems or equipment.
Activity: Assemble equipment or components.
Activity: Assist scientists, scholars, or technical specialists with projects or research.
Activity: Clean tools, equipment, facilities, or work areas.
Activity: Create visual designs or displays.
Activity: Design electrical or electronic systems or equipment.
Activity: Develop models of systems, processes, or products.
Activity: Develop operational or technical procedures or standards.
Activity: Document technical designs, procedures, or activities.
Activity: Fabricate devices or components.
Activity: Install commercial or production equipment.
Activity: Maintain electronic, computer, or other technical equipment.
Activity: Operate industrial processing or production equipment.
Activity: Prepare industrial materials for processing or use.
Activity: Purchase goods or services.
Activity: Replenish inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
Activity: Test performance of equipment or systems.
Software Skills

Software Skills
These are examples of software tools commonly used in this occupation, organized from most to least important for your career preparation. How can you start learning or practicing the highest-priority tools so that you feel confident using them on the job?
High-Priority Tech Skills
Spreadsheet software:
Microsoft Excel
Emerging Tech Skills
Analytical or scientific software:
The MathWorks MATLAB
Computer aided design CAD software:
Autodesk AutoCAD
Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
Data base user interface and query software:
Microsoft Access
Enterprise resource planning ERP software:
SAP software
Office suite software:
Microsoft Office software
Presentation software:
Microsoft PowerPoint
Web page creation and editing software:
Facebook
Word processing software:
Microsoft Word
General Software Tools
Analytical or scientific software:
Data acquisition software
Statistical analysis software
Computer aided design CAD software:
ZEMAX Optical Design Program
Data base user interface and query software:
Database software
Development environment software:
National Instruments LabVIEW
Graphics or photo imaging software:
Image processing software
Internet browser software:
Web browser software
Preparation Required
Preparation Required - How much preparation is needed to obtain this type of job?
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include hydroelectric production managers, desktop publishers, electricians, agricultural technicians, barbers, court reporters and simultaneous captioners, and medical assistants.
Education Required

Education Required - by frequency of educational attainment
This shows you details about the level of education most commonly held by workers in this occupation. How can you begin planning the educational pathway that will prepare you best for this type of work?
Frequency of Attainment (%) Level of Education
Frequency of Attainment: 40.9 (%) Level of Education: Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Frequency of Attainment: 27.3 (%) Level of Education: High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)
Frequency of Attainment: 13.6 (%) Level of Education: Bachelor's Degree
Frequency of Attainment: 9.1 (%) Level of Education: Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production)
Frequency of Attainment: 4.6 (%) Level of Education: Some College Courses
Frequency of Attainment: 4.6 (%) Level of Education: Master's Degree
Training and Experience Required

Training and Experience Required - by frequency of training and work experience attainment
This section shows you how often different types of training and work experience are required for this occupation. How can you start gaining the kinds of experience and training that are most common for this type of work?
Frequency of Attainment (%) Level of Training and Work Experience
Frequency of Attainment: 27.3 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Frequency of Attainment: 22.7 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Frequency of Attainment: 13.6 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: None
Frequency of Attainment: 13.6 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Frequency of Attainment: 9.1 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Frequency of Attainment: 9.1 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Frequency of Attainment: 4.6 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Up to and including 1 month
Professional Associations
Professional Associations
These associations connect people who work in this occupation or related fields. How can you start using these associations to learn more, build your network, or find mentoring opportunities?
The Fiber Optic Association (FOA) External Link
Job Listings
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