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 11 of 17 for Realistic careers.
830 careers in Realistic careers, page 11 of 17
Material Mover
No Formal Education Needed · $40,240
Moves and organizes materials within a facility to support production and distribution processes. Operates various…
Material Moving Machine Operator
High School Diploma · $46,420
Operate industrial trucks or tractors equipped to move materials around a warehouse, storage yard, factory,…
Materials Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $112,860
Materials engineers test substances at the molecular level and work with product designers, chemists, and production…
Materials Science Technician
Associate's Degree · $78,350
Materials Science Technicians assist materials scientists and engineers in researching, developing, and testing…
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmer
No Formal Education Needed · $38,300
Meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers use knives, saws, and powered cutters to break down whole carcasses into…
Mechanic Helper
High School Diploma · $39,630
Assists mechanics in repairing and maintaining vehicles, machinery, or mechanical equipment. Performs basic tasks such…
Mechanical Assembler
High School Diploma · $45,850
Assembles mechanical components and subassemblies according to blueprints, specifications, and other instructions.…
Mechanical Design Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,110
Innovate and develop mechanical systems and products, applying engineering principles to design, analyze, and optimize…
Mechanical Door Repairer
High School Diploma · $55,720
Mechanical door repairers install and fix automatic sliding doors, garage door openers, hydraulic closers, and security…
Mechanical Drafter
Associate's Degree · $71,550
Mechanical drafters translate engineers' concepts into technical drawings that machinists and fabricators can build…
Mechanical Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,110
Mechanical engineers plan and build machines, tools, and systems that handle forces, heat, and motion for…
Mechanical Engineering Technician
Associate's Degree · $74,510
Assist mechanical engineers in research, design, development, testing, and manufacture of mechanical components,…
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technician
Bachelor's Degree · $74,510
Mechanical engineering technologists build prototypes, run load tests, and document failures for engineering teams.…
Mechanics Helper
High School Diploma · $39,630
Assists mechanics in repairing and maintaining vehicles, machinery, or equipment. Performs basic tasks such as cleaning…
Mechatronics Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Mechatronics engineers design systems that blend mechanical hardware, electronics, and embedded software into single…
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technician
Associate's Degree · $62,930
Medical and clinical laboratory technicians run blood counts, urinalysis panels, and bacterial cultures for hospitals…
Medical Appliance Technician
Associate's Degree · $48,030
Medical appliance technicians build orthoses and prostheses from carbon fiber, thermoplastic, and metal alloys, working…
Medical Equipment Preparer
High School Diploma · $47,700
Medical equipment preparers sort, clean, and sterilize surgical instruments and procedure kits for hospital operating…
Medical Equipment Repairer
Associate's Degree · $61,660
Medical equipment repairers troubleshoot and fix the devices hospitals use to diagnose and treat patients, from…
Metal Fabricator
Certificate or Vocational Training · $51,330
Metal fabricators shape, cut, and assemble metal components to create structures, products, or parts. They interpret…
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tender
High School Diploma · $54,430
Metal-refining furnace operators melt scrap metal and ore in electric-arc and gas-fired furnaces for steel mills and…
Military Pilot
Bachelor's Degree · $232,140
Operates military aircraft to perform missions such as combat, reconnaissance, transport, and training. Requires…
Military Police
High School Diploma · $76,210
Enforce laws, maintain order, and provide security within military installations and operations. Conduct…
Milk Float and Electric Vehicle Delivery Driver
High School Diploma · $38,770
Operate an electric milk float or electric delivery vehicle to deliver dairy products, groceries, or other goods on a…
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
High School Diploma · $52,800
Milling and planing machine operators shape metal and plastic stock into finished components for manufacturers. They…
Millwright
High School Diploma · $65,700
Install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings.
Mine Foreman
High School Diploma · $79,920
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in mining operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and…
Mine Helper
High School Diploma · $47,730
Assist skilled mining personnel with various tasks, including equipment maintenance, material handling, and site…
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $106,220
Mining and geological engineers design extraction plans for underground and open-pit mines, working with geologists to…
Mining Assistant
High School Diploma · $47,730
Assists mining engineers and other personnel with various tasks, including equipment operation, site maintenance, and…
Mining Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $106,220
Designs, plans, and oversees mining operations to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective extraction of minerals and…
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter, Operator, and Tender
High School Diploma · $48,990
Mixing and blending machine operators run industrial equipment that combines chemicals, pigments, powders, or liquids…
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engine
Certificate or Vocational Training · $65,510
Mobile heavy equipment mechanics fix bulldozers, cranes, and haul trucks for construction, logging, and mining…
Mobile Home Service Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $45,990
Installs, maintains, and repairs mobile homes and prefabricated buildings. This includes tasks such as plumbing,…
Mocap Technician
Bachelor's Degree · $58,100
Set up, operate, and maintain motion capture systems to record movement for films, video games,, and animations, while…
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic
High School Diploma · $63,340
Metal and plastic model makers fabricate prototypes from blueprints for designers and engineers to test before…
Model Makers, Wood
Certificate or Vocational Training · $56,550
Wood model makers build full-scale prototypes and precision patterns from timber for automotive, foundry, and aerospace…
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic
High School Diploma · $46,170
Molders and casters turn raw materials like clay, concrete, and glass into finished objects on factory floors. They…
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
High School Diploma · $44,350
Molding and casting machine operators set up and run industrial presses and molds to produce metal and plastic…
Motion Picture Projectionist
High School Diploma · $38,270
A motion picture projectionist loads films or digital files, monitors picture and audio throughout each showing, and…
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $57,550
Motorboat mechanics diagnose engine faults and repair electrical and mechanical systems on recreational and commercial…
Motorboat Operator
High School Diploma · $47,520
Motorboat operators run small motor-driven boats on harbours, rivers, and coastal waters, ferrying passengers,…
Motorcycle Mechanic
Certificate or Vocational Training · $48,580
Motorcycle mechanics troubleshoot engines, trace electrical faults, and replace worn parts on bikes ranging from…
Motorcycle Parts Specialist
High School Diploma · $38,630
Assists customers with identifying, locating, and ordering motorcycle parts and accessories. Manages inventory,…
MRI Applications Specialist
Associate's Degree · $95,480
Operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners, ensuring patient safety and comfort while producing high-quality…
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
High School Diploma · $47,180
Multiple machine tool setters run metal and plastic parts through several cutting and forming machines at once, reading…
Museum Technicians and Conservator
Master's Degree · $51,440
Museum technicians and conservators treat and preserve objects in museum collections, from fossils to oil paintings.…
Musical Instrument Maker (Luthier)
Certificate or Vocational Training · $46,080
Design and build stringed instruments including acoustic guitars, violins, cellos, double basses, and mandolins from…
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuner
Certificate or Vocational Training · $46,420
Repair percussion, stringed, reed, or wind instruments. May specialize in one area, such as piano tuning.
Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technician
Associate's Degree · $66,120
Nanotechnology engineering technicians operate advanced microscopy and production equipment to manipulate materials at…