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Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers

Manufacturing $16.74 No formal educational credential 20%  projected growth 80  annual job openings

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

Mechanical Door Repairers

Architecture & Construction $23.52 High school diploma or equivalent 36%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

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

Mechanical Drafters

Manufacturing $30.00 Associate's degree 4%  projected growth 20  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 $29.14 Associate's degree 17%  projected growth 30  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 $39.29 Bachelor's degree 17%  projected growth 70  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 $21.25 High school diploma or equivalent 36%  projected growth 40  annual job openings

All media and communication equipment workers not listed separately.

Media and Communication Workers, All Other

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $29.55 High school diploma or equivalent 18%  projected growth 90  annual job openings

All media and communication workers not listed separately.

Medical and Health Services Managers

Health Science $48.98 Bachelor's degree 43%  projected growth 390  annual job openings

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

Medical Appliance Technicians

Manufacturing $26.22 High school diploma or equivalent 40%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Construct, maintain, or repair medical supportive devices such as braces, orthotics and prosthetic devices, joints, arch supports, and other surgical and medical appliances.

Medical Equipment Preparers

Health Science $22.33 High school diploma or equivalent 19%  projected growth 60  annual job openings

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