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iDesign Career Path
To learn more about working as a CNC apprentice, technician, machinist, operator, designer or engineer, check out the links below to information about apprenticeships, career opportunities and videos showing what people do on the job. Some of the highly paid, in-demand local careers include:
- Machinist - $28,000 - $70,000 per year
- Manufacturing Technician $21,000 - $57,000 per year
- Design Engineer $49,000 - $128,000 per year
- Manufacturing Engineering Manager $80,000 - $130,000 per year
| Apprenticeships |
| Apprenticeships in Science and Engineering |
| CNC Apprenticeships in Canada |
| Department of Labor Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeship Program |
| National Institute for Metal Working Skills Apprenticeship and certification guidelines |
| Sierra College |
| SkillsUSA |
| Society of Manufacturing Engineers promotes apprenticeships |
| Career Exploration Web Sites |
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| Career in Manufacturing - careers in manufacturing with videos, employer interviews, college information and many other resources n this interactive web site. |
| Explore Technical Careers - learn about careers in design, technology, engineering, manufacturing, computers, health, biotechnology and more at this fun, interactive web site with games and activities. Career information includes: |
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Tool and Die Maker |
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Semiconductor Technician |
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Sheet Metal Worker |
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Mechanical Engineer |
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Electrical Engineer |
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Avionics Technician |
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Industrial Chemist |
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Civil Engineer |
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Robotics Technologist |
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Environmental Engineer |
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3D Renderer/Designer (CAD-CAM) |
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Industrial Engineering Technicians |
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Computer Hardware Engineer |
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Mechanical Drafter - Designer |
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Chemical Engineer |
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| Careers working with Metal - The Precision Metal Forming Association Educational Foundation presents testimonials and videos of employees and describes employment opportunities working as Manufacturing Technology Associates, Production Associates, Machinist, Tool & Die Makers and other positions. The site includes training and education information as well as virtual plant tours, scholarships and other resources. |
| Nontraditional Careers for Women - Information and links to women’s professional associations and other resources for young women considering nontraditional careers. |
| Explore hot jobs in California - Find hot jobs, take a career quiz, check salaries and read about how people find interesting careers. The site reports that Machinists earn $18.01 per hour, Mechanical Engineers earn $39.54 per hour and Industry Machinery Mechanics earn $39.54 per hour. |
| Careers at NASA - Learn about the many careers related to space travel at this NASA site for students. |
| Explore Careers - pick an industry to explore and learn what you’d do on the job. |
| Design, Engineering and Technical Careers - Find out more about specific careers in design, technology and engineering – what tasks are involved, salary, skills and education needed, opportunities and more. Read and watch videos about these technical careers: |
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| American Welding Society – Take up the Torch Career Information |
| Careersprep explains Machinist Tool Programmer careers |
| CNC Concepts Answers to student questions about CNC Careers |
| East Bay Career guide to CNC Operator Careers |
| Mechatronics careers |
| US Dept. of Labor About Computer Control Programmers and Operators |
| US Dept. of Labor Occupational Outlook Machinists and CNC Operators 06-07 |
| US Dept. of Labor Occupational Outlook Designers |
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| Haas Automation CNC Careers video |
| SolidWorks video gallery |
| Technology Career videos including several on machinists |
| • Fabricator |
| • Plastics Engineer |
| • Plastic Machinist |
| • Plastic Machinist II |
| • Machinist Profile |
| • Meachanical Engineer |
| • Plastics Careers |
| • Tool & Die Maker |
| • Wood Engineer |
| • Wood Arts Designer |
| • Industrial Designer |
| Employers |
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| A. B. Tools, Inc. |
| Carpenter Advanced Ceramic |
| Development Technologies |
| Digital Technology Laboratory Corp. |
| HAAS |
| Harris & Bruno International |
| Lincoln Products |
| Parallax, Inc. |
| Sierra Pine |
| Selway Machine Tool Company |
To learn more about the iDesign program at Lincoln High School, talk to Scott Seacrist, (916) 645-6360 or visit him in the Tech Shop. Organizations interested in supporting the program with tours, speakers, internships, equipment donation and funding can contact Sierra College CACT at (916) 781-6245.
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Page Last Updated:
July 17th 2008 2:20pm Videos
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