Career Pathways

 

Manufacturing Industry Career Pathways

Position Level Hourly Wage Job Positions Skills & Knowledge
Entry $17.00 - $19.00 Assembler
Material Handler/Packer		 Basic Math Skills
Basic English Skills
HiSET/High School
Workplace Readiness
Semi-Skilled $19.00 - $23.00 CNC Operator
Electrical Technician
Machine Operator
Maintenance Technician
Quality Control
Welder		 Applied Math Skills
Associate Degree
Specialized Training/Certificate 
Skilled $23.00 - $35.00 Lead Welder
Machine Programmer
Maintenance Mechanic
Quality Inspector
Supervisor
Team Leader		 Advanced Training
Apprenticeship
Certification (AWS, ASQ, NIMS)
Management $40.00 and up Director
Operations Manager
Plant Manager

Advanced Degree and on the job experience

Source:  onetonline.org

Welding and Fabrication Industry Career Pathways

Position Level Hourly Wage Job Positions Skills & Knowledge
Entry $15.00 - $18.00
  • Welder
  • Brazer
  • Material Prep
  • Installer
  • Basic Math
  • HS Diploma
  • GED
  • Welding Certificate
  • Industry Recognized Credentials

 
Semi-Skilled $18.00 - $24.00
  • Structural Welder
  • Pipe Welder
  • Applied Math Skills
  • Associate Degree
  • Advanced Specialized Training
  • Certifications (CW, CAWI
Skilled $24.00 - $30.00
  • Lead Welder
  • Boilermaker
  • Supervisor
  • Advanced Training
  • Apprenticeship
  • Advanced Certification (CWI, SCWI)
Management $30.00 and up
  • Director
  • Operations Manager
  • Plant Manager
  • Advanced Degree
  • Job Experience and Seniority
  • Management and Leadership Courses

Source:  onetonline.org