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 13 of 17 for Realistic careers.
830 careers in Realistic careers, page 13 of 17
Pharmaceutical Packaging Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $102,440
Designs and validates primary and secondary packaging systems for pharmaceutical products, ensuring drug stability,…
Phlebotomist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $45,230
Phlebotomists draw blood from patients in hospitals, clinics, and donation centres, seeing up to thirty people a shift.…
Photonics Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Photonics engineers design light-based systems for applications like fibre-optic networks, medical lasers, and…
Photonics Technician
Associate's Degree · $78,350
Photonics technicians assemble and test laser systems, fiber optic cables, and optical sensors for employers in…
Piano Tuner Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $46,420
Tunes, repairs, and maintains pianos to ensure optimal sound quality and function.
Pick/Pack Operations Lead
High School Diploma · $62,890
Leads picking and packing operations on the warehouse floor, optimizing order fulfillment workflows, training staff,…
Pile Driver Operator
High School Diploma · $73,300
Pile driver operators run heavy rigs to pound foundation pilings into the ground for bridges, piers, and retaining…
Piling Operative
Certificate or Vocational Training · $59,850
Operate specialist piling rigs to install driven, bored, and CFA (continuous flight auger) piles for building…
Pipelayer
No Formal Education Needed · $49,000
Pipelayers install pipe for sewers, water mains, and drainage systems, working in trenches alongside crane operators…
Piping Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,110
Designs piping systems for oil and gas, petrochemical, power generation, and process industries, including pipe…
Plant Nursery Owner and Specialist Grower
Certificate or Vocational Training · $89,900
Own and operate a specialist plant nursery, growing and selling rare, unusual, and specialist plants to enthusiast…
Plaster Moulder and Ornamental Plasterer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $57,660
Design and produce ornamental plasterwork including cornices, ceiling roses, columns, and decorative panels for…
Plasterers and Stucco Mason
No Formal Education Needed · $57,660
Plasterers apply plaster, cement, or stucco to walls and exteriors for residential and commercial clients, mixing…
Plastics / Injection Molding Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $102,440
Designs and optimizes injection molding processes and tooling for plastic parts production, selecting materials,…
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
No Formal Education Needed · $43,960
Plating machine operators coat metal and plastic parts by running them through electroplating tanks and chemical baths…
Plumber
Certificate or Vocational Training · $63,800
Installs, repairs, and maintains pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing systems. Diagnoses and resolves issues in water…
Plumber, Pipefitter, and Steamfitter
Certificate or Vocational Training · $63,800
Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters install and repair piping for water, gas, steam, and drainage in homes,…
Plumbing and heating business owner
Certificate or Vocational Training · $280,400 - $342,800 owner take-home/SDE
Plumbing and heating business owner owns a plumbing and heating contractor, selling service and installation work,…
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer
High School Diploma · $76,210
Patrol officers protect the public by answering calls, making arrests, and documenting every stop and incident in…
Police Officer
High School Diploma · $76,210
Enforces laws, responds to emergencies, investigates crimes, patrols communities, and maintains public safety through…
Pool Service Technician
High School Diploma · $49,230
Maintain, repair, and service residential and commercial swimming pools and spas, managing water chemistry, equipment…
Port / Terminal Operations Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $107,230
Manages port or terminal operations including vessel scheduling, cargo handling, yard management, and equipment…
Port and Dock Worker (Stevedore)
High School Diploma · $56,450
Load, unload, and move cargo at a port, dock, or container terminal, operating cranes, reach stackers, and other port…
Postal and Mail Sorting Operative
High School Diploma · $58,470
Sort and process letters, parcels, and packages at a postal sorting office or parcel hub, ensuring accurate and…
Potters, Manufacturing
Certificate or Vocational Training · $46,170
Manufacturing potters run machines that shape clay into plates, bowls, and tiles for commercial buyers. Each shift…
Pourers and Casters, Metal
High School Diploma · $51,810
Operate hand-controlled mechanisms to pour and regulate the flow of molten metal into molds to produce castings or…
Power Distributors and Dispatcher
Certificate or Vocational Training · $106,730
Control room operators balance electricity supply and demand across power grids, issuing switching orders and rerouting…
Power Generation Equipment Specialist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $103,020
Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical or mechanical equipment in power-generating stations, substations, or in…
Power Plant Operator
High School Diploma · $102,040
Control, operate, or maintain machinery to generate electric power. Includes auxiliary equipment operators.
Precision Agriculture Technician
Bachelor's Degree · $49,630
Precision agriculture technicians collect field data using GPS, soil sensors, and drone imagery, then turn that data…
Prep Cook
High School Diploma · $35,320
Prepares food items for cooking by washing, peeling, chopping, and cutting ingredients. Assists cooks and chefs in…
Presentation Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $62,960
Craft compelling visual narratives for business presentations, ensuring clarity, engagement, and brand consistency.
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Material
No Formal Education Needed · $35,060
Pressers use steam presses and hand irons to remove wrinkles, set seams, and shape garments in factories, dry cleaners,…
Print Production Assistant
High School Diploma · $45,780
Assists in the production of printed materials by performing various tasks such as operating printing equipment,…
Print shop owner
High School Diploma · $156,100 - $190,800 owner take-home/SDE
Print shop owner owns a commercial print shop, selling and producing print jobs while managing presses, prepress,…
Production Assembler
High School Diploma · $44,650
Assembles components and sub-assemblies to produce finished goods, ensuring quality and efficiency in a manufacturing…
Production Helper
High School Diploma · $39,070
Assists in manufacturing and assembly processes, ensuring smooth operation and product quality. Supports skilled…
Production Line Worker
High School Diploma · $44,650
Assemble and inspect products on a manufacturing line, ensuring quality standards and production targets are met.…
Production Technician
Associate's Degree · $66,120
Operate and maintain machinery and equipment in manufacturing settings, ensuring quality production and efficiency.…
Professional Dog Trainer
High School Diploma · $39,990
Teaches dogs obedience, specialized skills, and addresses behavioral issues.
Property Inspector / Building Inspector (Real Estate)
Certificate or Vocational Training · $74,690
Conducts pre-purchase and periodic property inspections, evaluating structural integrity, building systems, pest…
Prosthodontist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $311,180
A prosthodontist designs and fits crowns, bridges, dentures, and implants for patients who have lost teeth or jaw…
Prototype Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,110
Builds functional prototypes and proof-of-concept models using rapid prototyping, 3D printing, CNC machining, and…
Public Works Inspector
Certificate or Vocational Training · $74,690
Inspects public works projects, such as streets, water, sewer, and storm drain systems, to ensure compliance with…
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumper
High School Diploma · $61,770
Pump operators tend power-driven pumps at refineries, treatment plants, and mining sites, monitoring gauges and…
Pumpjack Operator
High School Diploma · $69,960
Operate and maintain pumping systems to transfer liquids such as oil, gas, and slurries, ensuring efficient and safe…
Quality Control Technician
High School Diploma · $48,570
Inspects products and processes to ensure adherence to quality standards. Identifies defects, analyzes root causes, and…
Quality Control Technician (Textiles)
High School Diploma · $48,570
Inspects textile products to ensure they meet quality standards, performs tests, and documents findings.
Racing Driver / Professional Motorsport Athlete
No Formal Education Needed · $66,710
Competes professionally in motorsport disciplines including Formula racing, NASCAR, IndyCar, rally, or endurance…
Radiation Protection Technician
Associate's Degree · $110,240
Radiation protection technicians monitor levels of radiation contamination to protect personnel in nuclear power…