Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$47,010/yrHigh school diploma + apprenticeship or on-the-job training | Certificate or Associate …↗ Steady
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Millwright
Millwrights install, maintain, dismantle, and reassemble industrial machinery and mechanical equipment.
Typical pay
$58,000/yr
Education
Apprenticeship (very common) | Trade school certificate | Licensure (varies by trade)
Outlook
↑ Above Average
Why this matters in Skilled Trades
Metalwork and machinery are the backbone of industry.
What you’d actually do
Install and align industrial machinery, read technical manuals and blueprints, use precision measuring instruments, perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical problems, weld and fabricate parts, and disassemble equipment for relocation.
What can I do right now?
- SkillsUSA, Habitat for Humanity, Maker spaces, Trade skill camps
Related careers
Structural metal fabricators and fitters
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$49,900/yrHigh school diploma + apprenticeship or on-the-job training | Certificate or Associate …↓ Declining
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