INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING
Manufacturing Engineers
Design, integrate, or improve manufacturing systems or related process. May work with commercial or industrial designers to refine product designs to increase productibility and decrease cost.
“AKA”: Manufacturing director, Process engineer, Manufacturing engineer manager, Manufacturing engineer
Average Salary in the CSRA: $109k
Education & Experience Needed To Get Started: Bachelor's Degree
All In A Day’s Work...
- Develop technical methods or process
- Implement, design, or process improvements
- Provide technical guidance to other personnel
You May Like Manufacturing If You Like…
- Design, Engineering, Technology, Production & Processing
Abilities & Skills Needed To Get The Job Done...
- Speaking, Critical Listening, Active Listening, Complex Problem Solving
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Repair, install, adjust, or maintain industrial production and processing machinery or refinery and pipeline distribution systems
“AKA”: Maintenance Technician, Maintenance mechanic, Loom Fixer, Fixer
Average Salary in the CSRA: $53k
Education & Experience Needed To Get Started: High School Diploma
All In A Day’s Work...
- Replace, worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts
- Maintain work equipment or machinery
- Dissemble equipment for maintenance or repair
You May Like Manufacturing If You Like…
- Mechanical, Engineering, Technology, Production & Processing
Abilities & Skills Needed To Get The Job Done...
- Repairing, Operation & Control, Quality Control Analyst, Operation & Control
Manufacturing Production Technicians
Set up, test, and adjust manufacturing machinery or equipment using any combination of electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or computer technologies.
“AKA”: Research & Development Machinist
Average Salary in the CSRA: $65k
Education & Experience Needed To Get Started: Associate's Degree
All In A Day’s Work...
- Operate Industrial Equipment
- Calibrate Scientific or Technical Equipment
- Inspect finish products to locate flaws
You May Like Manufacturing If You Like…
- Mechanical, Engineering, Technology, Production & Processing
Abilities & Skills Needed To Get The Job Done...
- Operating Monitor, Monitoring, Equipment Maintenance, Operation & Control
Commercial and Industrial Designers
Develop and design manufactured products, such as cars, home appliances, and children toys.
“AKA”: Design Engineer, Designer, Industrial Designer, Product Engineer
Average Salary in the CSRA: $73K
Education & Experience Needed To Get Started: Bachelor’s Degree
All In A Day’s Work...
- Draw detailed or technical illustrations
- Present work to clients for approval
- Coordinate construction or installation activities
You May Like Manufacturing If You Like…
- Design, Engineering, Technology, Production & Processing
Abilities & Skills Needed To Get The Job Done...
- Speaking, Critical Listening, Active listening, Complex Problem Solving