Manufacturing career directory

283 manufacturing job titles across 20 categories. Broader O*NET occupations provide supporting reference information.

These are career profiles, not advertised openings. Shared occupational wages are not specialty-specific offers.

Machining & Precision Manufacturing

CNC Machinist — Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments out of metal. Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechani
Tool and Die Maker — Analyze specifications, lay out metal stock, set up and operate machine tools, and fit and assemble parts to make and repair dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and machin
CNC Machine Operator — CNC Machine Operator: run established CNC machining cycles, load parts, monitor cutting conditions, and check dimensions under the shop's procedures. Specific duties vary by employ
CNC Mill Operator — CNC Mill Operator: run established CNC machining cycles, load parts, monitor cutting conditions, and check dimensions under the shop's procedures. Specific duties vary by employer
CNC Lathe Operator — CNC Lathe Operator: run established CNC machining cycles, load parts, monitor cutting conditions, and check dimensions under the shop's procedures. Specific duties vary by employer
CNC Machine Operator Trainee — CNC Machine Operator Trainee: run established CNC machining cycles, load parts, monitor cutting conditions, and check dimensions under the shop's procedures. Specific duties vary b
CNC Setup Technician — CNC Setup Technician: prepare machining workholding and cutting tools, establish offsets, prove out processes, and inspect precision parts. Specific duties vary by employer and equ
CNC Mill Setup Machinist — CNC Mill Setup Machinist: prepare machining workholding and cutting tools, establish offsets, prove out processes, and inspect precision parts. Specific duties vary by employer and
CNC Lathe Setup Machinist — CNC Lathe Setup Machinist: prepare machining workholding and cutting tools, establish offsets, prove out processes, and inspect precision parts. Specific duties vary by employer an
Swiss CNC Machinist — Swiss CNC Machinist: prepare machining workholding and cutting tools, establish offsets, prove out processes, and inspect precision parts. Specific duties vary by employer and equi
Multi-Axis CNC Machinist — Multi-Axis CNC Machinist: prepare machining workholding and cutting tools, establish offsets, prove out processes, and inspect precision parts. Specific duties vary by employer and
Prototype Machinist — Prototype Machinist: prepare machining workholding and cutting tools, establish offsets, prove out processes, and inspect precision parts. Specific duties vary by employer and equi
Manual Machinist — Manual Machinist: prepare machining workholding and cutting tools, establish offsets, prove out processes, and inspect precision parts. Specific duties vary by employer and equipme
Precision Machinist — Precision Machinist: prepare machining workholding and cutting tools, establish offsets, prove out processes, and inspect precision parts. Specific duties vary by employer and equi
Production Machinist — Production Machinist: prepare machining workholding and cutting tools, establish offsets, prove out processes, and inspect precision parts. Specific duties vary by employer and equ
CNC Programmer — CNC Programmer: develop and verify CNC toolpaths, select machining strategies, and support safe program prove-out with setup personnel. Specific duties vary by employer and equipme
CAD/CAM Programmer — CAD/CAM Programmer: develop and verify CNC toolpaths, select machining strategies, and support safe program prove-out with setup personnel. Specific duties vary by employer and equ
Swiss CNC Programmer — Swiss CNC Programmer: develop and verify CNC toolpaths, select machining strategies, and support safe program prove-out with setup personnel. Specific duties vary by employer and e
Five-Axis CNC Programmer — Five-Axis CNC Programmer: develop and verify CNC toolpaths, select machining strategies, and support safe program prove-out with setup personnel. Specific duties vary by employer a
Toolmaker — Toolmaker: build, fit, troubleshoot, and maintain precision tooling, dies, molds, jigs, or fixtures used to manufacture parts. Specific duties vary by employer and equipment.
Die Repair Technician — Die Repair Technician: build, fit, troubleshoot, and maintain precision tooling, dies, molds, jigs, or fixtures used to manufacture parts. Specific duties vary by employer and equi
Progressive Die Technician — Progressive Die Technician: build, fit, troubleshoot, and maintain precision tooling, dies, molds, jigs, or fixtures used to manufacture parts. Specific duties vary by employer and
Injection Mold Maker — Injection Mold Maker: build, fit, troubleshoot, and maintain precision tooling, dies, molds, jigs, or fixtures used to manufacture parts. Specific duties vary by employer and equip
Jig and Fixture Builder — Jig and Fixture Builder: build, fit, troubleshoot, and maintain precision tooling, dies, molds, jigs, or fixtures used to manufacture parts. Specific duties vary by employer and eq
Prototype Toolmaker — Prototype Toolmaker: build, fit, troubleshoot, and maintain precision tooling, dies, molds, jigs, or fixtures used to manufacture parts. Specific duties vary by employer and equipm
Surface Grinder Operator — Surface Grinder Operator: set up precision grinding equipment, select wheels, control stock removal, and verify surface finish and dimensions. Specific duties vary by employer and
Cylindrical Grinder Operator — Cylindrical Grinder Operator: set up precision grinding equipment, select wheels, control stock removal, and verify surface finish and dimensions. Specific duties vary by employer
Tool and Cutter Grinder — Tool and Cutter Grinder: set up precision grinding equipment, select wheels, control stock removal, and verify surface finish and dimensions. Specific duties vary by employer and e
Centerless Grinder Setup Technician — Centerless Grinder Setup Technician: set up precision grinding equipment, select wheels, control stock removal, and verify surface finish and dimensions. Specific duties vary by em
Wire EDM Machinist — Wire EDM Machinist: set up electrical-discharge machining jobs, establish tooling or wire paths, and inspect precision features. Specific duties vary by employer and equipment.
Sinker EDM Machinist — Sinker EDM Machinist: set up electrical-discharge machining jobs, establish tooling or wire paths, and inspect precision features. Specific duties vary by employer and equipment.
Machinist Apprentice — Machinist Apprentice: learn machining safety, blueprint reading, measurement, and supervised machine operation through a structured apprenticeship. Specific duties vary by employer
CNC Machinist Apprentice — CNC Machinist Apprentice: learn machining safety, blueprint reading, measurement, and supervised machine operation through a structured apprenticeship. Specific duties vary by empl
Tool and Die Apprentice — Tool and Die Apprentice: learn toolroom machining, precision fitting, and tooling maintenance under experienced tradespeople through an apprenticeship. Specific duties vary by empl
Mold Maker Apprentice — Mold Maker Apprentice: learn toolroom machining, precision fitting, and tooling maintenance under experienced tradespeople through an apprenticeship. Specific duties vary by employ

Metal Stamping, Forming & Fabrication

Press Setup Technician — Set up, operate, or tend machines to saw, cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend, or straighten metal or plastic material.
Power Press Setup Operator — Power Press Setup Operator: install and verify tooling, set forming or punching equipment, and check parts using approved guarding and setup procedures. Specific duties vary by emp
Stamping Press Operator — Stamping Press Operator: install and verify tooling, set forming or punching equipment, and check parts using approved guarding and setup procedures. Specific duties vary by employ
Progressive Stamping Press Operator — Progressive Stamping Press Operator: install and verify tooling, set forming or punching equipment, and check parts using approved guarding and setup procedures. Specific duties va
Transfer Press Setup Technician — Transfer Press Setup Technician: install and verify tooling, set forming or punching equipment, and check parts using approved guarding and setup procedures. Specific duties vary b
Turret Punch Press Operator — Turret Punch Press Operator: install and verify tooling, set forming or punching equipment, and check parts using approved guarding and setup procedures. Specific duties vary by em
Punch Press Setup Technician — Punch Press Setup Technician: install and verify tooling, set forming or punching equipment, and check parts using approved guarding and setup procedures. Specific duties vary by e
Press Brake Setup Operator — Press Brake Setup Operator: install and verify tooling, set forming or punching equipment, and check parts using approved guarding and setup procedures. Specific duties vary by emp
Roll Forming Operator — Roll Forming Operator: set rolls and guides, feed stock, and monitor formed profiles, tubing, dimensions, and surface condition. Specific duties vary by employer and equipment.
Tube Mill Operator — Tube Mill Operator: set rolls and guides, feed stock, and monitor formed profiles, tubing, dimensions, and surface condition. Specific duties vary by employer and equipment.
Metal Roll Setup Operator — Metal Roll Setup Operator: set rolls and guides, feed stock, and monitor formed profiles, tubing, dimensions, and surface condition. Specific duties vary by employer and equipment.
Metal Fabricator — Metal Fabricator: lay out, fit, and assemble fabricated metal components from drawings before joining or final assembly. Specific duties vary by employer and equipment.
Structural Steel Fitter — Structural Steel Fitter: lay out, fit, and assemble fabricated metal components from drawings before joining or final assembly. Specific duties vary by employer and equipment.
Sheet Metal Fabricator — Sheet Metal Fabricator: lay out, fit, and assemble fabricated metal components from drawings before joining or final assembly. Specific duties vary by employer and equipment.
Laser Cutting Machine Operator — Laser Cutting Machine Operator: set up cutting equipment, load material, verify cutting programs, and inspect cut profiles using machine-specific safety procedures. Specific duties
Waterjet Cutting Operator — Waterjet Cutting Operator: set up cutting equipment, load material, verify cutting programs, and inspect cut profiles using machine-specific safety procedures. Specific duties vary
Plasma Table Operator — Plasma Table Operator: set up cutting equipment, load material, verify cutting programs, and inspect cut profiles using machine-specific safety procedures. Specific duties vary by
Metal Stamping Apprentice — Metal Stamping Apprentice: learn press safety, material feeding, tooling inspection, and supervised stamping setup through an apprenticeship. Specific duties vary by employer and e

Welding & Joining

Welder — Use hand-welding, flame-cutting, hand-soldering, or brazing equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.
MIG Welder — MIG Welder: prepare joints, fit components, apply the specified welding process, and inspect welds against applicable shop requirements. Specific duties vary by employer and equipm
TIG Welder — TIG Welder: prepare joints, fit components, apply the specified welding process, and inspect welds against applicable shop requirements. Specific duties vary by employer and equipm
Stick Welder — Stick Welder: prepare joints, fit components, apply the specified welding process, and inspect welds against applicable shop requirements. Specific duties vary by employer and equi
Flux-Core Welder — Flux-Core Welder: prepare joints, fit components, apply the specified welding process, and inspect welds against applicable shop requirements. Specific duties vary by employer and
Welder Fabricator — Welder Fabricator: prepare joints, fit components, apply the specified welding process, and inspect welds against applicable shop requirements. Specific duties vary by employer and
Pipe Welder — Pipe Welder: prepare joints, fit components, apply the specified welding process, and inspect welds against applicable shop requirements. Specific duties vary by employer and equip
Aluminum Welder — Aluminum Welder: prepare joints, fit components, apply the specified welding process, and inspect welds against applicable shop requirements. Specific duties vary by employer and e
Stainless Steel Welder — Stainless Steel Welder: prepare joints, fit components, apply the specified welding process, and inspect welds against applicable shop requirements. Specific duties vary by employe
Weld Repair Technician — Weld Repair Technician: prepare joints, fit components, apply the specified welding process, and inspect welds against applicable shop requirements. Specific duties vary by employe
Robotic Welding Operator — Robotic Welding Operator: set up or tend automated welding equipment, verify fixtures and process settings, and monitor weld quality. Specific duties vary by employer and equipment
Resistance Spot Welding Operator — Resistance Spot Welding Operator: set up or tend automated welding equipment, verify fixtures and process settings, and monitor weld quality. Specific duties vary by employer and e
Welding Robot Setup Technician — Welding Robot Setup Technician: set up or tend automated welding equipment, verify fixtures and process settings, and monitor weld quality. Specific duties vary by employer and equ
Welder Apprentice — Welder Apprentice: learn material preparation, weld safety, fit-up, and supervised welding practice as a helper or through an apprenticeship. Specific duties vary by employer and e
Welding Helper — Welding Helper: learn material preparation, weld safety, fit-up, and supervised welding practice as a helper or through an apprenticeship. Specific duties vary by employer and equi

Industrial Maintenance & Skilled Trades

Maintenance Technician — Repair, install, adjust, or maintain industrial production and processing machinery or refinery and pipeline distribution systems. May also install, dismantle, or move machinery an
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic — Industrial Maintenance Mechanic: inspect, troubleshoot, service, and repair manufacturing equipment using isolation procedures and documented maintenance practices. Specific duties
Industrial Maintenance Technician — Industrial Maintenance Technician: inspect, troubleshoot, service, and repair manufacturing equipment using isolation procedures and documented maintenance practices. Specific duti
Electromechanical Maintenance Technician — Electromechanical Maintenance Technician: inspect, troubleshoot, service, and repair manufacturing equipment using isolation procedures and documented maintenance practices. Specif
Hydraulic Maintenance Technician — Hydraulic Maintenance Technician: inspect, troubleshoot, service, and repair manufacturing equipment using isolation procedures and documented maintenance practices. Specific dutie
Pneumatic Maintenance Technician — Pneumatic Maintenance Technician: inspect, troubleshoot, service, and repair manufacturing equipment using isolation procedures and documented maintenance practices. Specific dutie
Preventive Maintenance Technician — Preventive Maintenance Technician: inspect, troubleshoot, service, and repair manufacturing equipment using isolation procedures and documented maintenance practices. Specific duti
Conveyor Maintenance Technician — Conveyor Maintenance Technician: inspect, troubleshoot, service, and repair manufacturing equipment using isolation procedures and documented maintenance practices. Specific duties
Packaging Equipment Maintenance Technician — Packaging Equipment Maintenance Technician: inspect, troubleshoot, service, and repair manufacturing equipment using isolation procedures and documented maintenance practices. Spec
Millwright — Millwright: install, align, move, and maintain industrial machinery using approved rigging, leveling, and alignment methods. Specific duties vary by employer and equipment.
Machine Installation Technician — Machine Installation Technician: install, align, move, and maintain industrial machinery using approved rigging, leveling, and alignment methods. Specific duties vary by employer a
Industrial Rigging Technician — Industrial Rigging Technician: install, align, move, and maintain industrial machinery using approved rigging, leveling, and alignment methods. Specific duties vary by employer and
Industrial Electrician — Industrial Electrician: install or troubleshoot industrial electrical equipment under applicable electrical codes, licensing rules, and safe-work procedures. Specific duties vary b
Plant Electrician — Plant Electrician: install or troubleshoot industrial electrical equipment under applicable electrical codes, licensing rules, and safe-work procedures. Specific duties vary by emp
Electrical Maintenance Technician — Electrical Maintenance Technician: install or troubleshoot industrial electrical equipment under applicable electrical codes, licensing rules, and safe-work procedures. Specific du
Industrial HVAC Technician — Industrial HVAC Technician: service plant heating, ventilation, cooling, or refrigeration equipment within required licensing and refrigerant-handling rules. Specific duties vary b
Plant Refrigeration Technician — Plant Refrigeration Technician: service plant heating, ventilation, cooling, or refrigeration equipment within required licensing and refrigerant-handling rules. Specific duties va
Industrial Maintenance Apprentice — Industrial Maintenance Apprentice: learn equipment inspection, preventive maintenance, and supervised industrial repairs through employer training or an apprenticeship. Specific du
Maintenance Helper — Maintenance Helper: learn equipment inspection, preventive maintenance, and supervised industrial repairs through employer training or an apprenticeship. Specific duties vary by em
Millwright Apprentice — Millwright Apprentice: learn machinery installation, alignment, and safe rigging under qualified supervision through an apprenticeship. Specific duties vary by employer and equipme
Industrial Electrician Apprentice — Industrial Electrician Apprentice: learn industrial wiring, electrical drawings, and safe electrical work through a supervised apprenticeship subject to local rules. Specific dutie

Robotics, Automation & Controls

Robotics Technician — Build, install, test, or maintain robotic equipment or related automated production systems.
Robot Maintenance Technician — Robot Maintenance Technician: support industrial robot cells, tooling, sensors, and recovery procedures while following robot safeguarding requirements. Specific duties vary by emp
Robotic Cell Technician — Robotic Cell Technician: support industrial robot cells, tooling, sensors, and recovery procedures while following robot safeguarding requirements. Specific duties vary by employer
Robot Integration Technician — Robot Integration Technician: support industrial robot cells, tooling, sensors, and recovery procedures while following robot safeguarding requirements. Specific duties vary by emp
Robotics Apprentice — Robotics Apprentice: support industrial robot cells, tooling, sensors, and recovery procedures while following robot safeguarding requirements. Specific duties vary by employer and
Automation Technician — Automation Technician: troubleshoot automated equipment by checking controls, sensors, actuators, and machine sequences with safe isolation practices. Specific duties vary by emplo
PLC Technician — PLC Technician: troubleshoot automated equipment by checking controls, sensors, actuators, and machine sequences with safe isolation practices. Specific duties vary by employer and
Controls Technician — Controls Technician: troubleshoot automated equipment by checking controls, sensors, actuators, and machine sequences with safe isolation practices. Specific duties vary by employe
Mechatronics Technician — Mechatronics Technician: troubleshoot automated equipment by checking controls, sensors, actuators, and machine sequences with safe isolation practices. Specific duties vary by emp
Machine Vision Technician — Machine Vision Technician: troubleshoot automated equipment by checking controls, sensors, actuators, and machine sequences with safe isolation practices. Specific duties vary by e
Automation Apprentice — Automation Apprentice: troubleshoot automated equipment by checking controls, sensors, actuators, and machine sequences with safe isolation practices. Specific duties vary by emplo
Industrial Robot Programmer — Industrial Robot Programmer: develop robot motion and cell integration strategies, validate interfaces, and support safeguarded commissioning. Specific duties vary by employer and
Robotics Integration Engineer — Robotics Integration Engineer: develop robot motion and cell integration strategies, validate interfaces, and support safeguarded commissioning. Specific duties vary by employer an
PLC Controls Engineer — PLC Controls Engineer: design or program industrial control systems, document logic, and support testing and machine commissioning. Specific duties vary by employer and equipment.
Industrial Controls Programmer — Industrial Controls Programmer: design or program industrial control systems, document logic, and support testing and machine commissioning. Specific duties vary by employer and eq

Engineering & Technical Design

Robotics Technician — Build, install, test, or maintain robotic equipment or related automated production systems.
Manufacturing Engineer — Manufacturing Engineer: develop manufacturing processes, tooling, work instructions, and process improvements with production and quality teams. Specific duties vary by employer an
Manufacturing Process Engineer — Manufacturing Process Engineer: develop manufacturing processes, tooling, work instructions, and process improvements with production and quality teams. Specific duties vary by emp
Tooling Engineer — Tooling Engineer: develop manufacturing processes, tooling, work instructions, and process improvements with production and quality teams. Specific duties vary by employer and equi
CNC Process Engineer — CNC Process Engineer: develop manufacturing processes, tooling, work instructions, and process improvements with production and quality teams. Specific duties vary by employer and
Welding Engineer — Welding Engineer: develop manufacturing processes, tooling, work instructions, and process improvements with production and quality teams. Specific duties vary by employer and equi
Mechanical Design Engineer — Mechanical Design Engineer: design or improve mechanical equipment and components using analysis, drawings, and design reviews. Specific duties vary by employer and equipment.
Machine Design Engineer — Machine Design Engineer: design or improve mechanical equipment and components using analysis, drawings, and design reviews. Specific duties vary by employer and equipment.
Mechanical CAD Drafter — Mechanical CAD Drafter: produce detailed manufacturing drawings or tooling designs and maintain dimensions, tolerances, and revision control. Specific duties vary by employer and e
Tool and Die Designer — Tool and Die Designer: produce detailed manufacturing drawings or tooling designs and maintain dimensions, tolerances, and revision control. Specific duties vary by employer and eq
Fixture Designer — Fixture Designer: produce detailed manufacturing drawings or tooling designs and maintain dimensions, tolerances, and revision control. Specific duties vary by employer and equipme
Mold Designer — Mold Designer: produce detailed manufacturing drawings or tooling designs and maintain dimensions, tolerances, and revision control. Specific duties vary by employer and equipment.
Manufacturing Engineering Technician — Manufacturing Engineering Technician: support manufacturing trials, process measurements, work instructions, and equipment or tooling improvements. Specific duties vary by employer
Process Engineering Technician — Process Engineering Technician: support manufacturing trials, process measurements, work instructions, and equipment or tooling improvements. Specific duties vary by employer and e

Quality Control, Inspection & Metrology

Quality Inspector — Inspect, test, sort, sample, or weigh nonagricultural raw materials or processed, machined, fabricated, or assembled parts or products for defects, wear, and deviations from specif
CMM Operator — CMM Operator: inspect manufactured parts against drawings and inspection plans, document results, and report nonconforming product. Specific duties vary by employer and equipment.
First Article Inspector — First Article Inspector: inspect manufactured parts against drawings and inspection plans, document results, and report nonconforming product. Specific duties vary by employer and
Incoming Quality Inspector — Incoming Quality Inspector: inspect manufactured parts against drawings and inspection plans, document results, and report nonconforming product. Specific duties vary by employer a
In-Process Quality Inspector — In-Process Quality Inspector: inspect manufactured parts against drawings and inspection plans, document results, and report nonconforming product. Specific duties vary by employer
Final Quality Inspector — Final Quality Inspector: inspect manufactured parts against drawings and inspection plans, document results, and report nonconforming product. Specific duties vary by employer and
Precision Measurement Technician — Precision Measurement Technician: inspect manufactured parts against drawings and inspection plans, document results, and report nonconforming product. Specific duties vary by empl
Layout Inspector — Layout Inspector: inspect manufactured parts against drawings and inspection plans, document results, and report nonconforming product. Specific duties vary by employer and equipme
Supplier Quality Inspector — Supplier Quality Inspector: inspect manufactured parts against drawings and inspection plans, document results, and report nonconforming product. Specific duties vary by employer a
Optical Comparator Inspector — Optical Comparator Inspector: inspect manufactured parts against drawings and inspection plans, document results, and report nonconforming product. Specific duties vary by employer
CMM Programmer — CMM Programmer: develop coordinate-measurement programs, select probing strategies, establish datums, and validate automated inspection routines against drawings. Specific duties v
Quality Engineering Technician — Quality Engineering Technician: support measurement systems, quality investigations, calibration activities, and documented production-quality controls. Specific duties vary by emp
Calibration Technician — Calibration Technician: support measurement systems, quality investigations, calibration activities, and documented production-quality controls. Specific duties vary by employer an
Manufacturing Quality Engineer — Manufacturing Quality Engineer: develop manufacturing quality controls, analyze defects, and lead corrective-action or process-capability work. Specific duties vary by employer and
Quality Inspector Trainee — Quality Inspector Trainee: learn drawing interpretation, basic gauges, inspection records, and supervised product checks through training or an apprenticeship. Specific duties vary
Quality Inspection Apprentice — Quality Inspection Apprentice: learn drawing interpretation, basic gauges, inspection records, and supervised product checks through training or an apprenticeship. Specific duties

Plastics, Rubber & Composites

Press Setup Technician — Set up, operate, or tend machines to saw, cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend, or straighten metal or plastic material.
Injection Molding Technician — Injection Molding Technician: set or operate molding equipment, verify tooling and material conditions, and monitor molded-part quality. Specific duties vary by employer and equipm
Injection Molding Setup Technician — Injection Molding Setup Technician: set or operate molding equipment, verify tooling and material conditions, and monitor molded-part quality. Specific duties vary by employer and
Injection Molding Machine Operator — Injection Molding Machine Operator: set or operate molding equipment, verify tooling and material conditions, and monitor molded-part quality. Specific duties vary by employer and
Blow Molding Technician — Blow Molding Technician: set or operate molding equipment, verify tooling and material conditions, and monitor molded-part quality. Specific duties vary by employer and equipment.
Blow Molding Operator — Blow Molding Operator: set or operate molding equipment, verify tooling and material conditions, and monitor molded-part quality. Specific duties vary by employer and equipment.
Compression Molding Operator — Compression Molding Operator: set or operate molding equipment, verify tooling and material conditions, and monitor molded-part quality. Specific duties vary by employer and equipm
Rubber Molding Technician — Rubber Molding Technician: set or operate molding equipment, verify tooling and material conditions, and monitor molded-part quality. Specific duties vary by employer and equipment
Plastics Extrusion Operator — Plastics Extrusion Operator: set dies and extrusion conditions, monitor material flow, and inspect extruded profiles against product requirements. Specific duties vary by employer
Plastics Extrusion Setup Technician — Plastics Extrusion Setup Technician: set dies and extrusion conditions, monitor material flow, and inspect extruded profiles against product requirements. Specific duties vary by e
Rubber Extrusion Operator — Rubber Extrusion Operator: set dies and extrusion conditions, monitor material flow, and inspect extruded profiles against product requirements. Specific duties vary by employer an
Composite Layup Technician — Composite Layup Technician: prepare, lay up, bond, or finish composite material using controlled work instructions and material-handling precautions. Specific duties vary by employ
Fiberglass Laminator — Fiberglass Laminator: prepare, lay up, bond, or finish composite material using controlled work instructions and material-handling precautions. Specific duties vary by employer and
Composite Trim Technician — Composite Trim Technician: prepare, lay up, bond, or finish composite material using controlled work instructions and material-handling precautions. Specific duties vary by employe
Injection Molding Apprentice — Injection Molding Apprentice: learn molding-machine safety, material preparation, mold identification, and supervised processing through an apprenticeship. Specific duties vary by

Electronics, Electrical & Semiconductor Manufacturing

Electronics Assembler — Electronics Assembler: assemble electronic components or wiring, follow controlled instructions, and check workmanship using required ESD practices. Specific duties vary by employe
PCB Assembly Operator — PCB Assembly Operator: assemble electronic components or wiring, follow controlled instructions, and check workmanship using required ESD practices. Specific duties vary by employe
SMT Machine Operator — SMT Machine Operator: assemble electronic components or wiring, follow controlled instructions, and check workmanship using required ESD practices. Specific duties vary by employer
Through-Hole Assembly Technician — Through-Hole Assembly Technician: assemble electronic components or wiring, follow controlled instructions, and check workmanship using required ESD practices. Specific duties vary
Cable and Harness Assembler — Cable and Harness Assembler: assemble electronic components or wiring, follow controlled instructions, and check workmanship using required ESD practices. Specific duties vary by e
Soldering Technician — Soldering Technician: assemble electronic components or wiring, follow controlled instructions, and check workmanship using required ESD practices. Specific duties vary by employer
Semiconductor Fabrication Technician — Semiconductor Fabrication Technician: run controlled semiconductor processes, handle wafers, and record process conditions while following cleanroom procedures. Specific duties var
Wafer Processing Technician — Wafer Processing Technician: run controlled semiconductor processes, handle wafers, and record process conditions while following cleanroom procedures. Specific duties vary by empl
Cleanroom Equipment Operator — Cleanroom Equipment Operator: run controlled semiconductor processes, handle wafers, and record process conditions while following cleanroom procedures. Specific duties vary by emp
Electronics Test Technician — Electronics Test Technician: test or troubleshoot electronic assemblies, interpret schematics, and record manufacturing test results. Specific duties vary by employer and equipment
Circuit Board Repair Technician — Circuit Board Repair Technician: test or troubleshoot electronic assemblies, interpret schematics, and record manufacturing test results. Specific duties vary by employer and equip
Electrical Manufacturing Test Technician — Electrical Manufacturing Test Technician: test or troubleshoot electronic assemblies, interpret schematics, and record manufacturing test results. Specific duties vary by employer

Medical Device, Pharmaceutical & Biotech Manufacturing

Medical Device Assembly Technician — Medical Device Assembly Technician: build or finish medical products using controlled specifications, documented assembly processes, and product-quality checks. Specific duties var
Medical Device Production Technician — Medical Device Production Technician: build or finish medical products using controlled specifications, documented assembly processes, and product-quality checks. Specific duties v
Surgical Instrument Manufacturing Technician — Surgical Instrument Manufacturing Technician: build or finish medical products using controlled specifications, documented assembly processes, and product-quality checks. Specific
Pharmaceutical Production Operator — Pharmaceutical Production Operator: run controlled production or compounding steps, follow approved batch instructions, and document processing conditions. Specific duties vary by
Tablet Compression Operator — Tablet Compression Operator: run controlled production or compounding steps, follow approved batch instructions, and document processing conditions. Specific duties vary by employe
Bioprocess Manufacturing Technician — Bioprocess Manufacturing Technician: run controlled production or compounding steps, follow approved batch instructions, and document processing conditions. Specific duties vary by
Pharmaceutical Compounding Technician — Pharmaceutical Compounding Technician: run controlled production or compounding steps, follow approved batch instructions, and document processing conditions. Specific duties vary
Pharmaceutical Packaging Operator — Pharmaceutical Packaging Operator: operate packaging equipment and verify labeling, lot identification, and packaging integrity under controlled instructions. Specific duties vary
Medical Packaging Operator — Medical Packaging Operator: operate packaging equipment and verify labeling, lot identification, and packaging integrity under controlled instructions. Specific duties vary by empl
Cleanroom Production Associate — Cleanroom Production Associate: support controlled manufacturing by preparing materials, maintaining clean work areas, and following supervised production instructions. Specific du

Aerospace, Defense & Transportation Manufacturing

Aircraft Assembly Technician — Aircraft Assembly Technician: fit, drill, fasten, and inspect aircraft structures or assemblies using approved drawings and build instructions. Specific duties vary by employer and
Aircraft Structures Assembler — Aircraft Structures Assembler: fit, drill, fasten, and inspect aircraft structures or assemblies using approved drawings and build instructions. Specific duties vary by employer an
Aerospace Riveter — Aerospace Riveter: fit, drill, fasten, and inspect aircraft structures or assemblies using approved drawings and build instructions. Specific duties vary by employer and equipment.
Aircraft Sheet Metal Technician — Aircraft Sheet Metal Technician: fit, drill, fasten, and inspect aircraft structures or assemblies using approved drawings and build instructions. Specific duties vary by employer
Aerospace Engine Assembler — Aerospace Engine Assembler: assemble or test engines and related mechanical systems using controlled tooling, measurements, and documentation. Specific duties vary by employer and
Powertrain Assembly Technician — Powertrain Assembly Technician: assemble or test engines and related mechanical systems using controlled tooling, measurements, and documentation. Specific duties vary by employer
Engine Test Technician — Engine Test Technician: assemble or test engines and related mechanical systems using controlled tooling, measurements, and documentation. Specific duties vary by employer and equi
Automotive Assembly Operator — Automotive Assembly Operator: assemble vehicle components or subassemblies, follow standardized work, and verify safety and quality checkpoints. Specific duties vary by employer an
EV Battery Pack Assembler — EV Battery Pack Assembler: assemble vehicle components or subassemblies, follow standardized work, and verify safety and quality checkpoints. Specific duties vary by employer and e
Vehicle Subassembly Technician — Vehicle Subassembly Technician: assemble vehicle components or subassemblies, follow standardized work, and verify safety and quality checkpoints. Specific duties vary by employer

Casting, Foundry & Heat Treatment

Die Casting Machine Operator — Die Casting Machine Operator: set casting or molding equipment, verify dies and process settings, and inspect cast products using molten-metal and machine-safety procedures. Specif
Die Casting Setup Technician — Die Casting Setup Technician: set casting or molding equipment, verify dies and process settings, and inspect cast products using molten-metal and machine-safety procedures. Specif
Foundry Molding Operator — Foundry Molding Operator: set casting or molding equipment, verify dies and process settings, and inspect cast products using molten-metal and machine-safety procedures. Specific d
Core Maker — Core Maker: prepare foundry cores and molds from patterns, verify their condition, and follow approved sand, binder, and handling procedures. Specific duties vary by employer and e
Foundry Melting Operator — Foundry Melting Operator: charge and monitor metal-melting equipment, record temperatures, and handle molten material using approved procedures. Specific duties vary by employer an
Furnace Operator — Furnace Operator: charge and monitor metal-melting equipment, record temperatures, and handle molten material using approved procedures. Specific duties vary by employer and equipm
Induction Furnace Operator — Induction Furnace Operator: charge and monitor metal-melting equipment, record temperatures, and handle molten material using approved procedures. Specific duties vary by employer
Heat Treat Operator — Heat Treat Operator: set heat-treatment cycles, load parts, monitor furnace conditions, and document processing and verification checks. Specific duties vary by employer and equipm
Vacuum Furnace Technician — Vacuum Furnace Technician: set heat-treatment cycles, load parts, monitor furnace conditions, and document processing and verification checks. Specific duties vary by employer and
Induction Heat Treat Technician — Induction Heat Treat Technician: set heat-treatment cycles, load parts, monitor furnace conditions, and document processing and verification checks. Specific duties vary by employe
Carburizing Furnace Operator — Carburizing Furnace Operator: set heat-treatment cycles, load parts, monitor furnace conditions, and document processing and verification checks. Specific duties vary by employer a
Foundry Apprentice — Foundry Apprentice: learn foundry safety, mold preparation, material handling, and supervised casting operations through an apprenticeship. Specific duties vary by employer and equ

Surface Finishing, Coatings & Treatments

Electroplating Operator — Electroplating Operator: prepare metal surfaces, operate treatment lines, monitor bath conditions, and inspect coatings under chemical-safety procedures. Specific duties vary by em
Anodizing Technician — Anodizing Technician: prepare metal surfaces, operate treatment lines, monitor bath conditions, and inspect coatings under chemical-safety procedures. Specific duties vary by emplo
Metal Plating Technician — Metal Plating Technician: prepare metal surfaces, operate treatment lines, monitor bath conditions, and inspect coatings under chemical-safety procedures. Specific duties vary by e
Electroless Nickel Plating Operator — Electroless Nickel Plating Operator: prepare metal surfaces, operate treatment lines, monitor bath conditions, and inspect coatings under chemical-safety procedures. Specific dutie
Powder Coating Operator — Powder Coating Operator: prepare surfaces, set coating equipment, apply finishes, and check coating coverage or cure using required exposure controls. Specific duties vary by emplo
Industrial Spray Painter — Industrial Spray Painter: prepare surfaces, set coating equipment, apply finishes, and check coating coverage or cure using required exposure controls. Specific duties vary by empl
Automated Paint Line Operator — Automated Paint Line Operator: prepare surfaces, set coating equipment, apply finishes, and check coating coverage or cure using required exposure controls. Specific duties vary by
Metal Finishing Technician — Metal Finishing Technician: remove burrs or improve part surfaces using approved abrasive or finishing methods and product checks. Specific duties vary by employer and equipment.
Deburring Technician — Deburring Technician: remove burrs or improve part surfaces using approved abrasive or finishing methods and product checks. Specific duties vary by employer and equipment.
Polishing Operator — Polishing Operator: remove burrs or improve part surfaces using approved abrasive or finishing methods and product checks. Specific duties vary by employer and equipment.
Tumbling Operator — Tumbling Operator: remove burrs or improve part surfaces using approved abrasive or finishing methods and product checks. Specific duties vary by employer and equipment.

Additive Manufacturing & Advanced Technologies

Additive Manufacturing Technician — Additive Manufacturing Technician: prepare additive builds, document process trials, and support printed-part inspection and manufacturing process development. Specific duties vary
Additive Process Technician — Additive Process Technician: prepare additive builds, document process trials, and support printed-part inspection and manufacturing process development. Specific duties vary by em
3D Printing Laboratory Technician — 3D Printing Laboratory Technician: prepare additive builds, document process trials, and support printed-part inspection and manufacturing process development. Specific duties vary
Metal Additive Machine Operator — Metal Additive Machine Operator: operate additive-production equipment or finish printed parts under machine-specific material, dust, and safety controls. Specific duties vary by e
Polymer 3D Printer Operator — Polymer 3D Printer Operator: operate additive-production equipment or finish printed parts under machine-specific material, dust, and safety controls. Specific duties vary by emplo
Additive Manufacturing Post-Processing Technician — Additive Manufacturing Post-Processing Technician: operate additive-production equipment or finish printed parts under machine-specific material, dust, and safety controls. Specifi
Additive Manufacturing Engineer — Additive Manufacturing Engineer: develop additive manufacturing applications, evaluate process parameters, and support part qualification with engineering teams. Specific duties va
Additive Applications Engineer — Additive Applications Engineer: develop additive manufacturing applications, evaluate process parameters, and support part qualification with engineering teams. Specific duties var

Production, Assembly & Operations

Production Associate — Production Associate: support production by preparing materials, tending assigned tasks, and following supervised safety and quality instructions. Specific duties vary by employer
Manufacturing Helper — Manufacturing Helper: support production by preparing materials, tending assigned tasks, and following supervised safety and quality instructions. Specific duties vary by employer
Machine Operator Trainee — Machine Operator Trainee: support production by preparing materials, tending assigned tasks, and following supervised safety and quality instructions. Specific duties vary by emplo
Production Line Feeder — Production Line Feeder: support production by preparing materials, tending assigned tasks, and following supervised safety and quality instructions. Specific duties vary by employe
Manufacturing Utility Operator — Manufacturing Utility Operator: support production by preparing materials, tending assigned tasks, and following supervised safety and quality instructions. Specific duties vary by
Assembly Operator — Assembly Operator: build products or subassemblies from controlled instructions, use assigned tools, and check completed work. Specific duties vary by employer and equipment.
Mechanical Assembler — Mechanical Assembler: build products or subassemblies from controlled instructions, use assigned tools, and check completed work. Specific duties vary by employer and equipment.
Subassembly Operator — Subassembly Operator: build products or subassemblies from controlled instructions, use assigned tools, and check completed work. Specific duties vary by employer and equipment.
Electromechanical Assembler — Electromechanical Assembler: build products or subassemblies from controlled instructions, use assigned tools, and check completed work. Specific duties vary by employer and equipm
Bench Assembler — Bench Assembler: build products or subassemblies from controlled instructions, use assigned tools, and check completed work. Specific duties vary by employer and equipment.
Packaging Machine Operator — Packaging Machine Operator: set or tend packaging and filling equipment, replenish materials, and verify labels, seals, and product flow. Specific duties vary by employer and equip
Filling Line Operator — Filling Line Operator: set or tend packaging and filling equipment, replenish materials, and verify labels, seals, and product flow. Specific duties vary by employer and equipment.
Bottling Line Operator — Bottling Line Operator: set or tend packaging and filling equipment, replenish materials, and verify labels, seals, and product flow. Specific duties vary by employer and equipment
Labeling Machine Operator — Labeling Machine Operator: set or tend packaging and filling equipment, replenish materials, and verify labels, seals, and product flow. Specific duties vary by employer and equipm

Logistics, Materials & Supply Chain

Forklift Operator — Forklift Operator: move production materials using authorized industrial trucks and site-specific traffic and load-handling procedures. Specific duties vary by employer and equipme
Reach Truck Operator — Reach Truck Operator: move production materials using authorized industrial trucks and site-specific traffic and load-handling procedures. Specific duties vary by employer and equi
Material Handling Equipment Operator — Material Handling Equipment Operator: move production materials using authorized industrial trucks and site-specific traffic and load-handling procedures. Specific duties vary by e
Manufacturing Material Handler — Manufacturing Material Handler: receive, move, stage, and supply manufacturing materials while maintaining identification and safe handling. Specific duties vary by employer and eq
Production Line Material Supplier — Production Line Material Supplier: receive, move, stage, and supply manufacturing materials while maintaining identification and safe handling. Specific duties vary by employer and
Warehouse Associate — Warehouse Associate: receive, move, stage, and supply manufacturing materials while maintaining identification and safe handling. Specific duties vary by employer and equipment.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk — Shipping and Receiving Clerk: check incoming or outgoing goods, maintain inventory records, and coordinate material discrepancies and documentation. Specific duties vary by employe
Inventory Control Specialist — Inventory Control Specialist: check incoming or outgoing goods, maintain inventory records, and coordinate material discrepancies and documentation. Specific duties vary by employe
Manufacturing Receiving Coordinator — Manufacturing Receiving Coordinator: check incoming or outgoing goods, maintain inventory records, and coordinate material discrepancies and documentation. Specific duties vary by
Production Scheduler — Production Scheduler: coordinate production schedules and material availability, track work orders, and communicate shortages or schedule changes. Specific duties vary by employer
Materials Planner — Materials Planner: coordinate production schedules and material availability, track work orders, and communicate shortages or schedule changes. Specific duties vary by employer and
Manufacturing Expeditor — Manufacturing Expeditor: coordinate production schedules and material availability, track work orders, and communicate shortages or schedule changes. Specific duties vary by employ

Safety, Environmental & Regulatory

Manufacturing Safety Technician — Manufacturing Safety Technician: support workplace inspections, exposure monitoring, safety records, and corrective-action follow-up under qualified supervision. Specific duties va
EHS Technician — EHS Technician: support workplace inspections, exposure monitoring, safety records, and corrective-action follow-up under qualified supervision. Specific duties vary by employer an
Industrial Hygiene Technician — Industrial Hygiene Technician: support workplace inspections, exposure monitoring, safety records, and corrective-action follow-up under qualified supervision. Specific duties vary
Manufacturing Safety Specialist — Manufacturing Safety Specialist: evaluate manufacturing hazards, support safety programs, and recommend controls with operations and engineering teams. Specific duties vary by empl
EHS Specialist — EHS Specialist: evaluate manufacturing hazards, support safety programs, and recommend controls with operations and engineering teams. Specific duties vary by employer and equipmen
Manufacturing Ergonomics Specialist — Manufacturing Ergonomics Specialist: evaluate manufacturing hazards, support safety programs, and recommend controls with operations and engineering teams. Specific duties vary by
Plant Environmental Technician — Plant Environmental Technician: collect environmental samples, maintain monitoring records, and support plant compliance activities using approved procedures. Specific duties vary
Wastewater Sampling Technician — Wastewater Sampling Technician: collect environmental samples, maintain monitoring records, and support plant compliance activities using approved procedures. Specific duties vary
Industrial Wastewater Treatment Operator — Industrial Wastewater Treatment Operator: monitor industrial wastewater treatment equipment, sample process streams, and maintain operating records under applicable operator requir

Food, Beverage, Paper, Textile & Chemical Manufacturing

Food Batchmaker — Food Batchmaker: measure and mix food or beverage ingredients, follow batch instructions, and record sanitation and process checks. Specific duties vary by employer and equipment.
Food Production Mixer — Food Production Mixer: measure and mix food or beverage ingredients, follow batch instructions, and record sanitation and process checks. Specific duties vary by employer and equip
Beverage Batching Operator — Beverage Batching Operator: measure and mix food or beverage ingredients, follow batch instructions, and record sanitation and process checks. Specific duties vary by employer and
Chemical Process Operator — Chemical Process Operator: operate chemical processing equipment, monitor conditions, and follow controlled batching and emergency procedures. Specific duties vary by employer and
Chemical Reactor Operator — Chemical Reactor Operator: operate chemical processing equipment, monitor conditions, and follow controlled batching and emergency procedures. Specific duties vary by employer and
Chemical Blending Technician — Chemical Blending Technician: operate chemical processing equipment, monitor conditions, and follow controlled batching and emergency procedures. Specific duties vary by employer a
Paper Converting Machine Operator — Paper Converting Machine Operator: set or tend paper-converting machinery, manage material feed, and inspect converted products. Specific duties vary by employer and equipment.
Corrugator Operator — Corrugator Operator: set or tend paper-converting machinery, manage material feed, and inspect converted products. Specific duties vary by employer and equipment.
Paper Bag Machine Operator — Paper Bag Machine Operator: set or tend paper-converting machinery, manage material feed, and inspect converted products. Specific duties vary by employer and equipment.
Textile Machine Operator — Textile Machine Operator: set or tend textile machines, manage yarn or fabric feed, and check material quality and machine operation. Specific duties vary by employer and equipment
Weaving Machine Operator — Weaving Machine Operator: set or tend textile machines, manage yarn or fabric feed, and check material quality and machine operation. Specific duties vary by employer and equipment
Knitting Machine Operator — Knitting Machine Operator: set or tend textile machines, manage yarn or fabric feed, and check material quality and machine operation. Specific duties vary by employer and equipmen
Food Packaging Line Operator — Food Packaging Line Operator: operate food or beverage packaging equipment and verify seals, labels, sanitation, and traceability. Specific duties vary by employer and equipment.
Beverage Filling Operator — Beverage Filling Operator: operate food or beverage packaging equipment and verify seals, labels, sanitation, and traceability. Specific duties vary by employer and equipment.

Wood, Furniture, Glass, Ceramics & Building Products

Cabinetmaker — Cabinetmaker: machine, fit, and assemble wood products or furniture from drawings with safe cutting and dust-control practices. Specific duties vary by employer and equipment.
Furniture Manufacturing Technician — Furniture Manufacturing Technician: machine, fit, and assemble wood products or furniture from drawings with safe cutting and dust-control practices. Specific duties vary by employ
Architectural Millwork Assembler — Architectural Millwork Assembler: machine, fit, and assemble wood products or furniture from drawings with safe cutting and dust-control practices. Specific duties vary by employer
CNC Wood Router Operator — CNC Wood Router Operator: set up woodworking machinery, establish tooling or programs, and inspect machined wood components. Specific duties vary by employer and equipment.
Woodworking Machine Setup Technician — Woodworking Machine Setup Technician: set up woodworking machinery, establish tooling or programs, and inspect machined wood components. Specific duties vary by employer and equipm
Panel Saw Operator — Panel Saw Operator: set up woodworking machinery, establish tooling or programs, and inspect machined wood components. Specific duties vary by employer and equipment.
Glass Forming Operator — Glass Forming Operator: form, shape, or finish glass products while controlling heat, handling risks, and product quality. Specific duties vary by employer and equipment.
Glass Finishing Technician — Glass Finishing Technician: form, shape, or finish glass products while controlling heat, handling risks, and product quality. Specific duties vary by employer and equipment.
Ceramic Kiln Operator — Ceramic Kiln Operator: load or operate kilns, monitor firing conditions, and document processing and product-quality checks. Specific duties vary by employer and equipment.
Brick Kiln Operator — Brick Kiln Operator: load or operate kilns, monitor firing conditions, and document processing and product-quality checks. Specific duties vary by employer and equipment.
Precast Concrete Production Operator — Precast Concrete Production Operator: prepare molds, form products, and monitor curing or finishing operations using approved material and safety practices. Specific duties vary by
Ceramic Casting Technician — Ceramic Casting Technician: prepare molds, form products, and monitor curing or finishing operations using approved material and safety practices. Specific duties vary by employer

Manufacturing Business, Technology & Leadership

Production Team Leader — Production Team Leader: coordinate shop-floor work, coach employees, monitor safety and quality, and communicate production needs. Specific duties vary by employer and equipment.
Manufacturing Shift Supervisor — Manufacturing Shift Supervisor: coordinate shop-floor work, coach employees, monitor safety and quality, and communicate production needs. Specific duties vary by employer and equi
Toolroom Supervisor — Toolroom Supervisor: coordinate shop-floor work, coach employees, monitor safety and quality, and communicate production needs. Specific duties vary by employer and equipment.
Machining Supervisor — Machining Supervisor: coordinate shop-floor work, coach employees, monitor safety and quality, and communicate production needs. Specific duties vary by employer and equipment.
Welding Supervisor — Welding Supervisor: coordinate shop-floor work, coach employees, monitor safety and quality, and communicate production needs. Specific duties vary by employer and equipment.
Assembly Supervisor — Assembly Supervisor: coordinate shop-floor work, coach employees, monitor safety and quality, and communicate production needs. Specific duties vary by employer and equipment.
Manufacturing Production Manager — Manufacturing Production Manager: plan manufacturing operations, staffing, capacity, and process performance with responsibility for safe and reliable production. Specific duties v
Plant Operations Manager — Plant Operations Manager: plan manufacturing operations, staffing, capacity, and process performance with responsibility for safe and reliable production. Specific duties vary by e
Manufacturing Skills Trainer — Manufacturing Skills Trainer: develop practical training materials, coordinate skills development, and document manufacturing training progress. Specific duties vary by employer an
Shop-Floor Training Coordinator — Shop-Floor Training Coordinator: develop practical training materials, coordinate skills development, and document manufacturing training progress. Specific duties vary by employer
Manufacturing IT Support Technician — Manufacturing IT Support Technician: support manufacturing computers and production-system users while following site access, change-control, and security procedures. Specific duti
Shop-Floor Systems Support Technician — Shop-Floor Systems Support Technician: support manufacturing computers and production-system users while following site access, change-control, and security procedures. Specific du

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