Careers in manufacturing and skilled trades
One hundred and thirty-three careers across machining, fabrication, electrical and mechanical trades, plant operations, quality control, and the hands-on work that produces and maintains physical goods. Each card below carries the typical preparation path, the salary range from entry to senior level, and a short read on what the work actually involves day to day. You are looking at page 3 of 3 for Manufacturing & Skilled Trades.
133 careers in Manufacturing & Skilled Trades, page 3 of 3
Brewmaster Craft
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $51,610
Develops recipes and manages the brewing process for craft beers.
Automotive Spray Painter
Certificate or Vocational Training · $48,250
Apply paint, lacquer, and specialist coatings to vehicle bodywork using spray guns, mixing systems, and curing ovens to…
Ceramicist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $46,080
Design and produce ceramic objects including tableware, sculptural pieces, tiles, and architectural ceramics using…
Clock and Watch Repairer (Horologist)
Certificate or Vocational Training · $67,230
Service, repair, and restore mechanical clocks, watches, and chronometers using precision hand tools, watchmaker's…
Compressed Air Systems Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $64,520
Install, maintain, and optimise compressed air systems including compressors, dryers, filters, receivers, and…
Coppersmith
Certificate or Vocational Training · $61,800
Design and fabricate objects in copper and copper alloys including cookware, architectural elements, distillery…
Embroiderer and Textile Embellisher
Certificate or Vocational Training · $46,080
Design and execute hand embroidery, goldwork, and textile embellishment for fashion, interior textiles, ecclesiastical…
Enameller (Vitreous)
Certificate or Vocational Training · $41,600
Apply vitreous enamel to metal surfaces using cloisonne, champlevé, plique-à-jour, and painted enamel techniques for…
EV Service Technician
Associate's Degree · $50,620
Diagnose, repair, and maintain electric vehicles and hybrid systems, including high-voltage battery packs, electric…
Hand Roller and Silk Screen Printer (Textile)
Certificate or Vocational Training · $45,780
Design and print original textile patterns using hand-screen printing, block printing, and discharge printing…
Hat Maker (Milliner and Hatter)
Certificate or Vocational Training · $37,280
Design and create hats and headwear in felt, straw, fabric, and mixed materials using traditional millinery and…
Lace Maker
Certificate or Vocational Training · $46,080
Create handmade lace using bobbin, needle, and tatting techniques for fashion, bridal wear, interior decoration, and…
Leatherworker
Certificate or Vocational Training · $46,080
Design and craft leather goods including bags, wallets, belts, shoes, saddles, and bespoke accessories using…
Neon Sign Maker
Certificate or Vocational Training · $41,600
Design and fabricate neon signs and sculptural neon artworks by hand-bending glass tubing, filling with noble gases,…
Neon Sign Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $63,190
Fabricate, install, and repair traditional glass neon signs and modern LED neon flex systems for hospitality, retail,…
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $78,350
Inspect engineering components, welds, and structures using non-destructive testing techniques including ultrasonic…
Packaging Technologist and Sustainable Packaging Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $83,910
Design and develop packaging solutions for consumer goods, food, and e-commerce, balancing product protection,…
Panel Beater
Certificate or Vocational Training · $54,890
Restore vehicle bodywork to pre-accident condition by reshaping, filling, and refinishing damaged metal and composite…
Piano Tuner Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $46,420
Tunes, repairs, and maintains pianos to ensure optimal sound quality and function.
Pool Service Technician
High School Diploma · $49,230
Maintain, repair, and service residential and commercial swimming pools and spas, managing water chemistry, equipment…
Refrigeration Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $61,010
Install, maintain, and repair refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
Rope Maker
Certificate or Vocational Training · $38,670
Manufacture rope, cordage, and rigging from natural and synthetic fibres using traditional and modern rope-making…
Shoe Repair and Cobbler
High School Diploma · $37,800
Repairs and restores footwear, extending the life of shoes and boots.
Shoemaker and Cobbler (Bespoke)
Certificate or Vocational Training · $37,800
Design and construct bespoke shoes and boots on individual lasts made to the precise measurements and foot…
Stone Carver and Architectural Sculptor
Certificate or Vocational Training · $46,170
Carve decorative stonework, architectural details, and sculptural works in stone for historic buildings, new…
Tanner and Leather Currier
Certificate or Vocational Training · $37,280
Process raw animal hides into finished leather using vegetable, chrome, or combination tanning processes. Prepare hides…
Taxidermist (Professional)
Certificate or Vocational Training · $46,080
Prepare and mount animal specimens for natural history museums, scientific collections, hunting trophies, and fine art…
Traditional Sign Writer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $41,600
Create hand-painted signs, lettering, and decorative artwork for shops, pubs, vehicles, and commercial premises using…
Vehicle Detailer
High School Diploma · $35,830
Restore and protect vehicle paintwork, interiors, and glass to concours or showroom standard using machine polishing,…
Warehouse Robotics Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $64,520
Install, maintain, and repair automated warehouse systems including autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), conveyor systems,…
Watchmaker and Watch Repair Specialist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $67,230
Service, repair, and restore mechanical and quartz watches in a specialist watch repair workshop or luxury watch…
Weaver and Hand-loom Textile Artist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $46,080
Create handwoven textiles on traditional and contemporary looms for fashion, interior design, and fine art…
Whitesmith and Tinsmith
Certificate or Vocational Training · $61,800
Fabricate and repair objects in tin, zinc, and light metals using traditional whitesmithing and tinsmithing techniques…