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To learn more about working as a technician, machinist, operator, designer or engineer, check out the links below to information about apprenticeships, career opportunities and videos showing what people do on the job. Some of the highly paid, in-demand local careers include:
- Machinist - $28,000 - $70,000 per year
- Manufacturing Technician $21,000 - $57,000 per year
- Design Engineer $49,000 - $128,000 per year
- Manufacturing Engineering Manager $80,000 - $130,000 per year
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| Career in Manufacturing - careers in manufacturing with videos, employer interviews, college information and many other resources n this interactive web site. |
| Explore Technical Careers - learn about careers in design, technology, engineering, manufacturing, computers, health, biotechnology and more at this fun, interactive web site with games and activities. Career information includes: |
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Tool and Die Maker |
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Semiconductor Technician |
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Sheet Metal Worker |
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Mechanical Engineer |
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Electrical Engineer |
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Avionics Technician |
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Industrial Chemist |
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Civil Engineer |
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Robotics Technologist |
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Environmental Engineer |
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3D Renderer/Designer (CAD-CAM) |
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Industrial Engineering Technicians |
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Computer Hardware Engineer |
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Mechanical Drafter - Designer |
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Chemical Engineer |
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| Careers working with Metal - The Precision Metal Forming Association Educational Foundation presents testimonials and videos of employees and describes employment opportunities working as Manufacturing Technology Associates, Production Associates, Machinist, Tool & Die Makers and other positions. The site includes training and education information as well as virtual plant tours, scholarships and other resources. |
| Nontraditional Careers for Women - Information and links to women’s professional associations and other resources for young women considering nontraditional careers. |
| Explore hot jobs in California - Find hot jobs, take a career quiz, check salaries and read about how people find interesting careers. The site reports that Machinists earn $18.01 per hour, Mechanical Engineers earn $39.54 per hour and Industry Machinery Mechanics earn $39.54 per hour. |
| Careers at NASA - Learn about the many careers related to space travel at this NASA site for students. |
| Explore Careers - pick an industry to explore and learn what you’d do on the job. |
| Design, Engineering and Technical Careers - Find out more about specific careers in design, technology and engineering – what tasks are involved, salary, skills and education needed, opportunities and more. Read and watch videos about these technical careers: |
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