Exploring Career Pathways
Engineering/Industrial/Technological Sciences
Are you ...
- Mechanically inclined?
- Practical?
- Good with your hands?
- Good at building things?
- Interested in knowing how things work?
Then you share some characteristics of people employed in Engineering/Industrial/Technological
Sciences.
Subgroups correlate most closely with
- CHOICES Career Area: 02 Scientific, 05 Mechanical,
06 Industrial, 07 Business Detail
- ACT World of Work Map
- Holland Codes: Realistic, Conventional, Enterprising
Careers in this pathway fall into these subgroups:
Engineering and Related Technologies
Careers that require On-the-Job Training and/or Specialized
Training
- Appliance Repairer
- Assembler
- Bindery Worker
- Boiler Operator
- Boilermaker Welder
- Bookbinder
- Cement Loader/Machine Operator
- Chemical Equipment Operator
- Composite Technician
- Crane Operator
- Cutter
- Cutting Machine Operator
- Drilling Machine Setup Operator
- Electronics Assembler
- Electrical Power Installer
- Electroplate Machine Operator
- Electronic Semiconductor Processor
- Electromechanical Equipment Assembler
- Elevator Installer/Repairer
- Freight Handler
- Furnace Operator
- Gas/Petroleum Plant Operator
- Hand Packer/Packager
- Hydraulic Maintenance Technician
- Industrial Laser Machine Operator
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic
- Industrial Truck Operator
- Lathe Operator
- Lithographic Photoengraver
- Lithographic Press Operator
- Machine Operator
- Machine Cutter
- Machine Tool Operator
- Machinist
- Mechanic/Repairer
- Numerical Operator
- Paint Mixer
- Photographic Process Worker
- Precision Aircraft Assembler
- Precision Production Supervisor
- Precision Woodworker
- Press Operator
- Production Painter
- Production Supervisor
- Punch Machine Setup Operator
- Refuse Collector
- Rigger
- Roustabout
- Screen Printer
- Sewing Machine Operator
- Shoe Maker
- Soldering Machine Operator
- Stationery Engineer
- Textile Machine/Setup Operator
- Tool/Die Maker
- Treatment Plant Worker
- Typesetter
- Upholsterer
- Vending Machine Repairer
- Welder
- Well Puller
Careers that require Experience and/or Community College
Training
- Biomedical Equipment Repairer
- CAD Repairer
- CAD Specialist
- CNC Machinist/Setup Operator
- Chemical Technician
- Die Cutter
- Die Setter
- Diver
- Drafter/Design Technician
- Electric Motor Repair
- Electronics Drafter
- Electronics Repairer
- Electronics Technician
- Fluid Power Technician
- Gunsmith
- Industrial Engineer Technician
- Industrial Machinery Repairer
- Industrial Truck Operator
- Industrial Upholsterer
- Instrument Maker
- Instrument Repairer
- Letterpress Setup Operator
- Machine Setup Operator
- Mathematical Technician
- Mechanical Engineering Technician
- Metallurgical Technician
- Nuclear Technician
- Pattern Maker
- Photographic Equipment Repairer
- Precision Instrument Repairer
- Printer
- Production Manger
- Production Supervisor
- Quality Control Inspector
- Robotics Technician
- Surveying Technician
- Screen Printer Machine Setup Operator
- Watch Repairer
Careers that require Experience, Community College, or University
Training
- Air Conditioning Engineer
- Anthropologist
- Automated Manufacturing Manager
- Ceramic Engineer
- Chemical Engineer
- Chemist
- Electrical/Electronic Engineer
- Industrial Engineer
- Industrial Hygienist
- Labor Relations Specialist
- Laser/Fiber Optics Engineer
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Marine Architect
- Marine Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Mining Engineer
- Nuclear Engineer
- Petroleum Engineer
- Plant Manger
- Production Manager
- Quality Control Engineer
- Quality Control Manager
- Robotics Engineer
- Safety Engineer
- Systems Engineer
Vehicle Operation and Repair
Careers that require On-the-Job Training and/or Specialized
Training
- Airline Baggage Handler
- Airline Reservation Agent
- Airline Ticket Agent
- Airport Utility Worker
- Air Traffic Controller
- Bicycle Repairer
- Bus Driver
- Car Rental Agent
- Car Wash Worker
- Chauffeur
- Dock Worker
- Equipment Cleaner
- Heavy Equipment Mechanic
- Highway Maintenance Worker
- Local Transit Operator
- Motorboat Operator
- Motorcycle Repairer
- Moving Equipment Operator
- Parking Attendant
- Paving/Surfacing Equipment Operator
- Power Truck Operator
- Railroad Brake/Switch Operator
- Railroad Clerk
- Railroad Maintenance
- Railroad Track Worker
- Sanitary Landfill Operator
- School Bus Driver
- Service Station Attendant
- Shipfitter
- Shipmate/Sailor
- Small Engine Specialist
- Taxi Driver
- Tire Repairer/Changer
- Tow Truck Operator
- Tower Operator
- Tractor Operator
- Truck Driver
- Truck Loader
Careers that require Experience and/or Community College
Training
- Aerospace Technician
- Aircraft Engineer Mechanic
- Aircraft Mechanic
- Airline Flight Attendant
- Ambulance Attendant
- Automobile Driving Instructor
- Automotive Body Repairer
- Automotive Mechanic
- Avionics Technician
- Boat Motor Mechanic
- Diesel Mechanic
- Electrical Repairer
- Flight Information Radio Operator
- Merchant Marine
- Motorcycle Mechanic
- Parking Analyst
- Railroad Conductor
- Railroad Station Agent
- Railyard Engineer
- Steward/Cook
- Traffic Technician
- Transportation Manager
- Truck/Bus Dispatcher
- Truck Terminal Manager
Careers that require Experience, Community College, or University
Training
- Aerospace Engineer
- Air Traffic Controller
- Aircraft Pilot
- Airline Dispatcher
- Airport Manager
- Flight Engineer
- Flight Instructor
- Helicopter Pilot
- Marine Captain
- Merchant Marine Purser
- Merchant Marine Radio Officer
- Ship Engineer
- Ship/Submarine Officer
- Traffic Engineer
- Transportation Engineer
Construction and Maintenance
Careers that require On-the-Job Training and/or Specialized
Training
- Air Conditioning/Heating Mechanic
- Blaster/Explosives Worker
- Brick Mason
- Ceiling Tile Installer
- Cement Mason
- Concrete Finisher
- Construction Equipment Mechanic
- Construction Framer
- Construction Inspector
- Construction Laborer
- Demolition Worker
- Drywall Installer
- Earth Driller
- Electrical Repair
- Elevator Construction/Repair
- Floor Covering Installer
- Glazier
- Grader/Dozer Operator
- Heavy Equipment Worker
- Home Assembler/Installer
- Home Remodeler
- Insulation Worker
- Iron/Steel Worker
- Lab Worker
- Loading Machine Operator
- Marble/Tile/Terrazzo Setter
- Mechanic
- Millwright
- Operating Engineer
- Painter/Paperhanger
- Pipelayer
- Plasterer
- Roofer
- Siding Worker
- Stonemason
- Structural Metalfitter/Worker
- Worker/Helper
Careers that require Experience and/or Community College
Training
- Air Conditioning/Heating Technician
- Architectural Drafter
- Architectural Model Maker
- Carpenter
- Civil Engineering Technician
- Construction Electrician
- Construction Equipment Dealer
- Cost Estimator
- Drafter/Design Technician
- Drywall Finisher
- Electrical Technician
- Electromechanical Technician
- Energy Conservation Technician
- Expediter
- Foundation Installer
- Lumberyard Manager
- Maintenance Electrician
- Plumber/Pipe Fitter
- Power Tool Repair
- Septic Tank Installer
- Sheet Metal Worker
- Solar Energy Technician/Designer
- Specification Writer
- Surveyor
- Water Well Driller
- Welder
Careers that require Experience, Community College, or University
Training
- Architect
- Air Conditioning/Heating Contractor
- Building Inspector
- Civil Engineer
- Construction Manager
- Highway Contractor
- Highway Engineer
- Landscape Engineer
Technological Sciences
Careers that require On-the-Job Training and/or Specialized
Training
- Apparel Pattern Maker
- Locksmith
- Office Machine Repairer
- Optician (Dispensing/Measuring)
- Power Dispatcher
- Power Generating Plant Operator
- Power Reactor Plant Operator
- Radio Dispatcher
- Radio Mechanic
- TV Cable Installer
Careers that require Experience and/or Community College
Training
- Aerospace Technician
- Biological Technologist
- Cartographic Technician
- Chemical Engineer/Technician
- Chemical Technologist
- Civil Engineering Technician
- Electromechanical Technician
- Genetic Engineering Research Assistant
- Instrumentation Technician
- Laser/Fiber Optics Technician
- Mathematical Technician
- Mechanical Engineering Technician
- Metallurgical Technician
- Nuclear Technologist
- Oceanographer Assistant
- Petroleum Technologist
- Powerhouse/Substation Electrician
- Pollution Control Technician
- Printed Circuit Designer
- Robotics Technician
- Television Technician
- Weather Observer
Careers that require Experience, Community College, or University
Training
- Aerospace Engineer
- Anatomist
- Anthropologist
- Archeologist
- Astronomer
- Biochemist
- Biological Scientist
- Biomedical Engineer
- Cartographer
- Chemical Engineer
- Civil Engineer
- Entomologist
- Environmental Analyst
- Forensic Scientist
- Genetic Engineering Research
- Geophysicist
- Marine Biologist
- Mathematical Engineer
- Mathematician
- Metallurgical Engineer
- Meteorologist
- Nuclear Engineer
- Oceanographer
- Optician
- Petroleum Engineer
- Physicist
- Pollution Control Engineer
- Robotics Engineer
- Seismologist
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