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Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers

Manufacturing $16.02 No formal educational credential 6%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Use hands or hand tools to perform routine cutting and trimming of meat, poultry, and seafood.

Mechanical Door Repairers

Architecture & Construction $25.42 High school diploma or equivalent 33%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Install, service, or repair automatic door mechanisms and hydraulic doors. Includes garage door mechanics.

Mechanical Drafters

Manufacturing $29.76 Associate's degree 5%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information.

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Manufacturing $35.21 Associate's degree 15%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or adjust machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.

Mechanical Engineers

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $47.80 Bachelor's degree 16%  projected growth 420  annual job openings

Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems.

Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $32.41 High school diploma or equivalent 8%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

All media and communication equipment workers not listed separately.

Medical and Health Services Managers

Health Science $52.88 Bachelor's degree 29%  projected growth 820  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.

Medical Equipment Preparers

Health Science $19.79 High school diploma or equivalent 7%  projected growth 80  annual job openings

Prepare, sterilize, install, or clean laboratory or healthcare equipment. May perform routine laboratory tasks and operate or inspect equipment.

Medical Equipment Repairers

Manufacturing $29.51 Associate's degree 18%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Test, adjust, or repair biomedical or electromedical equipment.

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

Health Science $62.96 Doctoral or professional degree 44%  projected growth 140  annual job openings

Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation, research and development, or other related activities.