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Millwrights

Architecture & Construction $29.29 High school diploma or equivalent 10%  projected growth 4,400  annual job openings

Install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings.

Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $46.87 Bachelor's degree 5%  projected growth 400  annual job openings

Conduct subsurface surveys to identify the characteristics of potential land or mining development sites. May specify the ground support systems, processes, and equipment for safe, economical, and environmentally sound extraction or underground construction activities. May inspect areas for unsafe geological conditions, equipment, and working conditions. May design, implement, and coordinate mine safety programs.

Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Manufacturing $20.87 High school diploma or equivalent 4%  projected growth 13,500  annual job openings

Set up, operate, or tend machines to mix or blend materials, such as chemicals, tobacco, liquids, color pigments, or explosive ingredients.

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $28.58 High school diploma or equivalent 12%  projected growth 17,500  annual job openings

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors, used in construction, logging, and mining.

Model Makers, Wood

Manufacturing $22.57 High school diploma or equivalent 30%  projected growth 100  annual job openings

Construct full-size and scale wooden precision models of products. Includes wood jig builders and loft workers.

Models

Marketing $20.73 No formal educational credential 11%  projected growth 500  annual job openings

Model garments or other apparel and accessories for prospective buyers at fashion shows, private showings, or retail establishments. May pose for photos to be used in magazines or advertisements. May pose as subject for paintings, sculptures, and other types of artistic expression.

Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic

Manufacturing $19.03 High school diploma or equivalent 15%  projected growth 5,700  annual job openings

Mold, shape, form, cast, or carve products such as food products, figurines, tile, pipes, and candles consisting of clay, glass, plaster, concrete, stone, or combinations of materials.

Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers

Human Services $24.79 Associate's degree 4%  projected growth 3,100  annual job openings

Perform various tasks to arrange and direct individual funeral services, such as coordinating transportation of body to mortuary, interviewing family or other authorized person to arrange details, selecting pallbearers, aiding with the selection of officials for religious rites, and providing transportation for mourners.

Motion Picture Projectionists

Hospitality & Tourism $16.04 No formal educational credential 71%  projected growth 600  annual job openings

Set up and operate motion picture projection and related sound reproduction equipment.

Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $15.96 No formal educational credential 10%  projected growth 10,600  annual job openings

All motor vehicle operators not listed separately.