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 17 of 17 for Realistic careers.
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Watch and Clock Repairer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $67,230
Watch and clock repairers disassemble, diagnose, and reassemble mechanical timepieces for customers seeking restoration…
Watchmaker (Independent)
Certificate or Vocational Training · $52,540
Design, assemble, and service mechanical watch movements from scratch or from components, producing independent watch…
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…
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator
High School Diploma · $60,020
Water and wastewater treatment plant operators run pumps, valves, and chemical feeders to keep drinking water safe and…
Water Borehole Driller and Hydrogeologist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $60,190
Drill water boreholes for private water supplies, groundwater monitoring, and geothermal energy systems, combining…
Water Treatment Operator
High School Diploma · $60,020
Operate and maintain equipment to purify and clarify water for human consumption and industrial use.
Water Treatment Technician
Associate's Degree · $60,020
Operate, maintain, and optimise water and wastewater treatment plant equipment to ensure compliance with drinking water…
Water/Wastewater Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $100,840
Water and wastewater engineers plan and oversee systems that move clean water to communities and remove sewage from…
Waterproofing Specialist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $49,910
Design and install below-ground and above-ground waterproofing systems for basements, tunnels, roofs, and…
Wayfinding Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $62,960
Develop intuitive navigation systems for complex physical spaces, guiding users through signage, maps, and digital…
Weatherization Installers and Technician
High School Diploma · $49,910
Weatherization installers seal air leaks, fit insulation, and repair ductwork in residential buildings. They run blower…
Welder
Certificate or Vocational Training · $53,750
Joins metal parts using various welding techniques, interpreting blueprints and ensuring structural integrity.
Welder, Cutter, Solderer, and Brazer
High School Diploma · $53,750
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers join and cut metal across shipyards, refineries, fabrication shops, and…
Welding Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $112,860
Develops and qualifies welding procedures, selects welding processes and materials, designs weld joints, and ensures…
Welding Inspector
Certificate or Vocational Training · $48,570
Ensure the quality, safety, and code compliance of welded structures by performing visual inspections, reviewing…
Welding Supervisor
High School Diploma · $74,450
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in welding and cutting of products and structures. Ensures…
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setter, Operator, and Tender
Certificate or Vocational Training · $47,920
Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters program and run the equipment that joins metal parts on production…
Wellhead Pumper
High School Diploma · $69,960
Wellhead pumpers visit strings of oil and gas wells each day, checking gauges, adjusting valves, and repairing…
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…
Wildland Firefighter
High School Diploma · $59,280
Wildland firefighters are specialized emergency responders who combat wildfires in forests, grasslands, and other…
Wildlife Rehabilitator
High School Diploma · $35,360
Cares for injured, orphaned, or sick wild animals with the goal of releasing them back into their natural habitat.
Wind Energy Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Wind energy engineers design collector systems that move electricity from turbines into the regional grid, sizing…
Wind Turbine Service Technician
Associate's Degree · $64,120
Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair wind turbines to ensure safe and efficient electricity generation. Climb…
Wind Turbine Technician (Offshore)
Associate's Degree · $64,120
Maintain, inspect, and repair offshore wind turbines, performing scheduled maintenance and emergency repairs on complex…
Winemaker
Bachelor's Degree · $51,610
Oversees the entire winemaking process, from grape harvesting to bottling.
Wood Machinist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $46,680
Operate CNC routers, panel saws, spindle moulders, thicknessers, and other wood processing machinery in joinery…
Woodcarver
Certificate or Vocational Training · $55,490
Design and carve decorative and figurative works in wood for architectural applications, furniture, religious objects,…
Woodturner
Certificate or Vocational Training · $43,380
Shape wood on a lathe to produce bowls, vessels, spindles, furniture components, and sculptural pieces using spindle…
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing
High School Diploma · $43,380
Woodworking machine operators set up and run drill presses, routers, sanders, and planers to produce furniture parts…
Zookeeper
Associate's Degree · $35,360
Cares for animals in zoos, aquariums, and wildlife parks. Responsibilities include feeding, cleaning enclosures,…