Careers for people who think through their hands
Eight hundred and thirty careers that suit Realistic people, the hands-on, mechanical, outdoor and physical work that comes naturally to people who prefer building, fixing, growing or operating things they can see. 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 10 of 17 for Realistic careers.
830 careers in Realistic careers, page 10 of 17
Lift Engineer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $109,910
Install, maintain, and repair passenger lifts, goods lifts, escalators, and platform lifts in commercial and…
Light Truck Driver
High School Diploma · $44,860
Light truck drivers collect packages and merchandise from distribution hubs and deliver them to homes and businesses by…
Lighting Technician
Associate's Degree · $68,060
Lighting technicians rig fixtures, run cable, and program consoles for theatre, film, and live events. They work from a…
Line Cook
High School Diploma · $37,390
Prepares food items according to recipes and quality standards, ensuring efficient and timely service in a fast-paced…
Live Event Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $58,100
Sets up, operates, and maintains audio, video, lighting, and staging equipment for live events such as concerts,…
Live Truck Operator / ENG Technician
Associate's Degree · $59,570
Operates electronic news gathering equipment and satellite/microwave live trucks to transmit live broadcasts from field…
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining
High School Diploma · $74,500
Operate underground loading or moving machine to load or move coal, ore, or rock using shuttle or mine car or…
Location Sound Mixer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $73,130
Record high-quality audio on film, television, and commercial productions. Operate sound recording equipment, manage…
Locksmiths and Safe Repairer
High School Diploma · $51,320
Locksmiths repair, install, and open locks for homes, vehicles, and businesses, spending most of the day driving…
Locomotive Engineer
High School Diploma · $81,410
A locomotive engineer drives freight or passenger trains, following signals and dispatch instructions to move cargo or…
Locomotive Engineer Trainee
High School Diploma · $81,410
Operates trains that transport passengers or freight. Trainees undergo extensive training to learn railway operating…
Logging Equipment Operator
No Formal Education Needed · $49,740
Logging equipment operators run machines like skidders and feller bunchers to move cut timber from forest to landing,…
Low Voltage Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $63,190
Installs, maintains, and repairs low-voltage electronic systems such as security alarms, telecommunications,…
Lube Technician
High School Diploma · $37,710
Performs routine maintenance on vehicles, including oil changes, tire rotations, and fluid checks. Inspects vehicles…
Luthier Stringed Instrument Maker
Certificate or Vocational Training · $46,420
Designs, builds, and repairs stringed musical instruments like guitars and violins.
Machine Feeders and Offbearer
High School Diploma · $41,220
Machine feeders and offbearers keep factory production lines moving by loading raw materials into industrial equipment…
Machine Operator Assistant
High School Diploma · $39,070
Assists machine operators in setting up, operating, and maintaining machinery. Responsibilities include loading…
Machine Operator Assistant (Production)
High School Diploma · $39,070
Assists machine operators in setting up, operating, and maintaining machinery. Responsibilities include loading…
Machine shop owner
Certificate or Vocational Training · $242,500 - $296,400 owner take-home/SDE
Machine shop owner owns a machining and tooling business, quoting precision work, managing CNC capacity, quality…
Machinery Specialist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $64,520
Inspect, maintain, and repair heavy machinery and industrial equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety.
Machinist
High School Diploma · $58,750
Machinists cut metal to precise dimensions on lathes, mills, and CNC machines, following engineering drawings and…
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist
Associate's Degree · $95,480
MRI technologists position patients, run scans, and produce images that radiologists use to diagnose conditions from…
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaner
No Formal Education Needed · $35,510
Maids and housekeeping cleaners vacuum, wipe surfaces, strip beds, and restock supplies in hotels, hospitals, and…
Mail Sorter and Postal Worker
High School Diploma · $58,470
Sort, process, and deliver mail and parcels for a postal service or courier company, ensuring accurate and timely…
Maintenance Helper
High School Diploma · $39,630
Assists skilled trades workers in performing maintenance and repair tasks on buildings, grounds, and equipment. Duties…
Maintenance Manager
Associate's Degree · $106,660
Oversees and directs all maintenance procedures and operations within a facility or organization, ensuring optimal…
Maintenance Supervisor
Associate's Degree · $79,860
Directs and organizes tasks related to maintenance of buildings and equipment, leading a team to meet targets,…
Maintenance Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $49,590
Inspects, maintains, and repairs mechanical equipment and building structures to ensure operational efficiency and…
Maintenance Technician (Industrial)
Certificate or Vocational Training · $64,520
Industrial maintenance technicians inspect, maintain, and repair industrial machinery and equipment. They troubleshoot…
Maintenance Technician Assistant
High School Diploma · $39,630
Assists maintenance technicians with repairs, installations, and preventative maintenance tasks on machinery,…
Maintenance Worker, Machinery
Certificate or Vocational Training · $60,850
Lubricate machinery, change parts, or perform other routine machinery maintenance.
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installer
No Formal Education Needed · $45,990
Manufactured home installers position prefabricated structures on foundations, bolt modules together, and connect…
Manufacturing Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $102,440
Manufacturing engineers turn product designs into processes that can be built at scale, working alongside production…
Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace)
Bachelor's Degree · $102,440
Designs, develops, and optimizes manufacturing processes and systems for aerospace components and products. Ensures…
Manufacturing Process Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $102,440
Optimize and improve manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure product quality.
Manufacturing Production Technician
High School Diploma · $66,120
Production technicians provide essential services to manufacturing facilities as they help assemble goods and test them…
Manufacturing Production Worker
High School Diploma · $40,110
Operates and maintains machinery, assembles products, and monitors production processes in a manufacturing environment…
Manufacturing Supervisor (Aerospace)
Bachelor's Degree · $74,450
Oversee production processes and teams in aerospace manufacturing, ensuring quality, efficiency, and safety standards…
Manufacturing Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $66,120
Operates and maintains production machinery, ensuring quality control and efficient manufacturing processes.…
Manufacturing Technician (Biopharma)
Associate's Degree · $40,110
Operates and maintains equipment used in the production of biopharmaceutical products, ensuring adherence to strict…
Marble Polisher and Restorer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $48,540
Restore, polish, and maintain marble, granite, limestone, and other natural stone surfaces in heritage buildings,…
Marine Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $112,230
Design, maintain, and operate the mechanical and electrical systems aboard ships and offshore platforms. Manage…
Marine Engineers and Naval Architect
Bachelor's Degree · $112,230
Marine engineers design propulsion and onboard machinery systems, while naval architects shape hull structure and…
Marine Mammal Trainer
High School Diploma · $39,990
Trains marine mammals for educational presentations, research, or conservation efforts.
Marine Mechanic
Certificate or Vocational Training · $57,550
Inspects, maintains, and repairs engines, propulsion systems, and other mechanical components of boats and marine…
Marine Superintendent
Bachelor's Degree · $107,230
Oversees the day-to-day operations of a fleet of vessels, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, managing…
Market garden or small farm owner
High School Diploma · $22,500 - $27,500 owner take-home/SDE
Market garden or small farm owner owns and operates a small farm or market garden, planning crops, producing and…
Marquetry and Parquetry Specialist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $46,680
Design and execute decorative wood veneer inlay work for furniture, architectural panelling, and fine art objects using…
Master Electrician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $63,190
Oversee and perform the installation, maintenance, and repair of complex electrical systems in residential, commercial,…
Material Handler
High School Diploma · $40,240
Organizes and moves materials within a warehouse or production facility, ensuring efficient flow of goods to support…