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Careers in the Advanced Manufacturing cluster

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range from production of goods and services

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to engineering and management roles.

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Automation is transforming existing jobs

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while also creating new roles involving more problem solving,

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data analysis, and overseeing advanced technology.

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Many manufacturing occupations require a high school diploma or less

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—and new hires can also earn a technical certificate on the job.

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Examples include welders, machinists,

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chemical plant operators, and industrial machinery mechanics.

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Youth apprenticeships and internship programs invite youth

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and young adults to get an early start.

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A short-term certificate program or associate’s degree can open the door

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to a manufacturing career in a variety of fields,

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including mechanical drafters, CNC tool programmers,

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and technicians of many kinds - chemical,

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geothermal, environmental science, robotics, and more.

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Manufacturing certifications and technical certificates

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will also “stack” to build toward a degree.

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Apprenticeships are common in the manufacturing industry and offer wages

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while training for a skilled trade.

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Apprenticeships in these fields may be available:

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CNC machine operator, industrial manufacturing technician,

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robotics technician, precision machinist, aerospace engineer, and tool and die maker.

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Manufacturing careers that require a four-year degree

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offer more management and design tasks;

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these include water resource specialists,

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commercial and industrial designers,

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quality control analysts,

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industrial production managers and many types of engineers,

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such as aerospace,

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biomedical, industrial health and safety, robotics, and others.

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Graduate degree careers in the cluster include statisticians,

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materials scientists, biochemists and biophysicists.

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Is a career in Advanced Manufacturing for you?

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Keep these points in mind:

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Many jobs pay family-sustaining wages with good benefits,

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without any degree required.

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Skills developed in manufacturing work,

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such as robot programming,

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can be applied to many jobs in this and other career clusters,

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giving workers career resilience and flexibility.

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Manufacturing facilities often operate 24/7,

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so work schedules may require working late shifts and weekends,

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or rotating shifts. Overtime may sometimes be required.

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Working conditions may include loud noise,

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heat or cold, chemical hazards,

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repetitive lifting, or standing for long periods of time.

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Advantages of work in manufacturing include

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working with cutting-edge technology,

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performing hands-on work with real-world results,

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and ample career advancement opportunity.

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Whatever your career direction, you can find options that fit.

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