Careers for people who think through their hands
Eight hundred and sixty-five careers that suit Realistic people, the hands-on, mechanical, outdoor and physical work that comes naturally to people who prefer building, fixing, growing or operating things they can see. Each card below carries the typical preparation path, the salary range from entry to senior level, and a short read on what the work actually involves day to day. You are looking at page 17 of 18 for Realistic careers.
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Textile Worker
High School Diploma or GED · $35,000
Textile workers operate and maintain machinery that processes fibers into yarn or fabric, or that dyes, prints, or…
Thatcher
Certificate or Vocational Training · $52,000
Apply and maintain traditional thatched roofing using water reed, long straw, or combed wheat reed to residential and…
Thermal Bridge and Airtightness Specialist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $48,000
Assess and remediate thermal bridges and airtightness defects in new and existing buildings to improve energy…
Tile and Stone Setters
High School Diploma · $52,240
Apply hard tile, stone, and comparable materials to walls, floors, ceilings, countertops, and roof decks.
Tile Setter
High School Diploma · $58,000
Install ceramic, porcelain, stone, and glass tile on floors, walls, and countertops in residential and commercial…
Tiler
Certificate or Vocational Training · $50,000
Install ceramic, porcelain, natural stone, and mosaic tiles on floors, walls, and specialist surfaces in residential,…
Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters
High School Diploma · $40,790
Perform precision assembling or adjusting, within narrow tolerances, of timing devices such as digital clocks or timing…
Tire Builders
High School Diploma · $55,580
Operate machines to build tires.
Tire Repairers and Changers
High School Diploma · $37,120
Repair and replace tires.
Tool and Die Makers
Post-Secondary Certificate · $63,180
Analyze specifications, lay out metal stock, set up and operate machine tools, and fit and assemble parts to make and…
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners
High School Diploma · $48,970
Perform precision smoothing, sharpening, polishing, or grinding of metal objects.
Tooling Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering) · $88,000
Designs and develops tooling, jigs, fixtures, molds, and dies for manufacturing processes, optimizing tool life,…
Traffic Management Operative
High School Diploma · $44,000
Plan, install, and operate temporary traffic management systems on highways and construction sites to protect workers…
Traffic Technicians
High School Diploma · $58,480
Conduct field studies to determine traffic volume, speed, effectiveness of signals, adequacy of lighting, and other…
Transit and Railroad Police
Bachelor's Degree · $82,320
Protect and police railroad and transit property, employees, or passengers.
Transportation Engineers
Bachelor's Degree · $134,830
Develop plans for surface transportation projects, according to established engineering standards and state or federal…
Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation
High School Diploma · $41,540
Inspect and monitor transportation equipment, vehicles, or systems to ensure compliance with regulations and safety…
Tree Trimmers and Pruners
Less than High School · $50,430
Using sophisticated climbing and rigging techniques, cut away dead or excess branches from trees or shrubs to maintain…
Underground Cable Jointer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $58,000
Join and terminate high-voltage and low-voltage underground power cables for electricity distribution networks,…
Upholsterers
High School Diploma · $46,190
Make, repair, or replace upholstery for household furniture or transportation vehicles.
Utility Lineworker
High School Diploma · $70,000
Install, repair, and maintain electrical power systems and telecommunications cables.
Van Driver (Courier and Delivery)
High School Diploma · $30,000
Deliver parcels, packages, and goods to residential and commercial addresses using a delivery van, providing a…
Vehicle Detailer
High School Diploma · $46,000
Restore and protect vehicle paintwork, interiors, and glass to concours or showroom standard using machine polishing,…
Veterinarians
Doctoral Degree · $125,510
Diagnose, treat, or research diseases and injuries of animals. Includes veterinarians who conduct research and…
Veterinary Assistant
High School Diploma · $37,320
Assists veterinarians and veterinary technicians with the daily operations of a veterinary practice, handling routine…
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
High School Diploma · $37,320
Feed, water, and examine pets and other nonfarm animals for signs of illness, disease, or injury in laboratories and…
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
High School Diploma · $45,980
Perform medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in animals.…
Warehouse Associate
High School Diploma · $38,000
Receives, stores, and distributes materials, equipment, and products within a warehouse environment, ensuring efficient…
Warehouse Automation Engineer
Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Robotics · $105,000
Designs, implements, and maintains automated warehouse systems including robotics, conveyor systems, AS/RS, and AGVs to…
Warehouse Operations Supervisor
Associate's or Bachelor's in Business, Logistics, or related field · $58,000
Supervises daily warehouse floor operations including team scheduling, task assignment, quality control, and safety…
Warehouse Operative
High School Diploma · $30,000
Receive, store, pick, pack, and dispatch goods in a warehouse or distribution centre, ensuring accurate and efficient…
Warehouse Robotics Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $55,000
Install, maintain, and repair automated warehouse systems including autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), conveyor systems,…
Warehouse Worker
High School Diploma · $38,000
Organizes and manages inventory within a warehouse, ensuring efficient storage, retrieval, and dispatch of goods.
Wastewater Operator
Certificate or Vocational Training · $70,000
Manage and operate treatment facilities to remove pollutants from wastewater before discharge.
Watch and Clock Repairers
Post-Secondary Certificate · $60,690
Repair, clean, and adjust mechanisms of timing instruments, such as watches and clocks. Includes watchmakers, watch…
Watchmaker (Independent)
Certificate or Vocational Training · $65,000
Design, assemble, and service mechanical watch movements from scratch or from components, producing independent watch…
Watchmaker and Watch Repair Specialist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $48,000
Service, repair, and restore mechanical and quartz watches in a specialist watch repair workshop or luxury watch…
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
High School Diploma · $58,260
Operate or control an entire process or system of machines, often through the use of control boards, to transfer or…
Water Borehole Driller and Hydrogeologist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $48,000
Drill water boreholes for private water supplies, groundwater monitoring, and geothermal energy systems, combining…
Water Treatment Operator
Certificate or Vocational Training · $70,000
Operate and maintain equipment to purify and clarify water for human consumption and industrial use.
Water Treatment Technician
Associate's Degree · $60,000
Operate, maintain, and optimise water and wastewater treatment plant equipment to ensure compliance with drinking water…
Water/Wastewater Engineers
Bachelor's Degree · $134,830
Design or oversee projects involving provision of potable water, disposal of wastewater and sewage, or prevention of…
Waterproofing Specialist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $58,000
Design and install below-ground and above-ground waterproofing systems for basements, tunnels, roofs, and…
Wayfinding Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $89,000
Develop intuitive navigation systems for complex physical spaces, guiding users through signage, maps, and digital…
Weatherization Installers and Technicians
High School Diploma · $72,120
Perform a variety of activities to weatherize homes and make them more energy efficient. Duties include repairing…
Welder
Certificate or Vocational Training · $50,000
Joins metal parts using various welding techniques, interpreting blueprints and ensuring structural integrity.
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
High School Diploma · $51,000
Use hand-welding, flame-cutting, hand-soldering, or brazing equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill…
Welding Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Welding Engineering/Mechanical Engineering) · $92,000
Develops and qualifies welding procedures, selects welding processes and materials, designs weld joints, and ensures…
Welding Inspector
High school diploma or equivalent, often with vocational training or an associate"s degree in welding technology or a related field. Certification, such as Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) from the American Welding Society (AWS), is typically required. · $83,000
Ensure the quality, safety, and code compliance of welded structures by performing visual inspections, reviewing…
Welding Supervisor
High School Diploma or GED; Vocational Training or Associate's Degree preferred · $75,000
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in welding and cutting of products and structures. Ensures…