Manufacturing & Industrial Production
Career Catalog
Manufacturing & Industrial Production
Make products, operate production systems and improve quality and performance
These careers turn materials and components into useful products. You might operate production equipment, assemble or test products, improve a process, coordinate materials, support safety and quality, or build expertise in an industry such as food, electronics, semiconductors, batteries, plastics or wood products.
How to explore this category
- Explore production, process or industrial manufacturing technician work if you like operating equipment and solving practical problems
- Explore assembly, electronics, additive or semiconductor work if precision, technical procedures and product testing appeal to you
- Explore quality, safety, planning or process improvement if careful analysis and organized records fit your strengths
- Explore food, packaging, plastics, paper, glass, textile, wood or battery manufacturing if a particular material or product interests you
- Explore engineering technician or supervisor pathways if you want to improve systems or lead production teams over time
What is an apprenticeship
An apprenticeship is a paid job where you learn from experienced workers and take related classes. In a Registered Apprenticeship, training follows an approved plan and pay usually increases as skills grow. Not every career in this category uses apprenticeship, so ask the employer or program sponsor exactly how the training works and what credential it provides.
