Expanded List of Careers

Expanded List of Careers

The following information on career opportunities and job ladders within the tooling and machining industry was compiled over a six-month period as part of the City of Dayton’s Workforce Development for Poverty Reduction Initiative. Wage information is taken from the 2007 Employee Wage & Benefits Survey commissioned by DTMA.

ENTRY-LEVEL - High School diploma or GED desired. All positions require good basic employment skills: the ability to work well with others, the ability to follow directions, timeliness, dependability, etc.

Title	Duties/Responsibilities	Average Wage Range (Starting - Experienced)	Special Skills/Aptitudes Needed	Industry Experience/Requirements
Custodian	Janitorial and maintenance services, including sweeping and cleaning floors, maintaining building, cleaning sidewalks, etc.	$8 - 11/hr	Handling and disposing of cleaning materials.	Minimal internal training required.
Packer/Sorter	Packages materials and products manually, including cleaning packaging containers, lining crates and assembling cartons, obtaining and sorting products, and sorting bundles or filled containers.	$7.50 - 10.75/hr	Willingness to perform the same task over and over.	Minimal internal training required.
Van Driver	Drives van or truck to distribute/pick up necessary parts and equipment.	$10 - 13.75/hr	Valid driver's license; clean driving record.	Minimal internal training required.
Production Assembler	Puts together parts to make manufactured items. Precision Assemblers work on parts that go into a product or on the final assembly of a product.	$8 - 12.75/hr	Willingness to perform the same task over and over. For Precision Assemblers, ability to move hands and fingers accurately and quickly.	Minimal internal training required.
Production Machine Operator	Operate or tend one type of machine that has been previously set up.	$8 - 12.75/hr	Willingness to perform the same task over and over.	Minimal internal training required.
Deburring Specialist	Grinds parts to remove rough edges, excess materials, or burrs from internal and external surfaces, and/or sharpen edges or corners prior to assembly.	$8 - 13.25/hr	Ability to interpret blueprints and visualize grinding to be done necessary for advancement.	Minimal Internal training required.
Shipping & Receiving Clerk	Verifies and keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments. Prepares items for shipment; routes incoming items to departments.	$9 - 14/hr	Attention to detail. Good oral and written communication skills. Basic computer skills.	Minimal internal training required.

SKILLED ENTRY-LEVEL -Successful completion of entry-level skill-training program required. Primary training institutions include Sinclair Community College (STEP II certificate program) and the Miami Valley Career Technology Center. In addition to basic employment and shop safety skills, all positions also require the ability to use measuring tools.

Title	Duties/Responsibilities	Average Wage Range (Starting - Experienced)	Special Skills/Aptitudes Needed	Industry Experience/Requirements
Machine Operator	Semi-skilled operators place materials in machine tools and watch gauges to make sure the machine is working properly.	$9 - 15/hr	Ability to coordinate movement of eyes and hands when using machines.	Internal training required.
Tool Crib Clerk	Receives, stores, and issues hand tools, machine tools, dies, materials and equipment to workers. Maintains records and inventory. Inspects and measures tools and equipment for defects and wear; sharpens tools.	$11 – 15.75/hr	Ability to maintain accurate records. Basic understanding of inventory control. Working knowledge of cutting tools.	Internal training required.
Helper	Various duties throughout the shop, including working as Bench Hand and Die Repair Helper	$9 – 15.75/hr	Ability to follow directions.	Internal training required.
Tool Maker - Apprentice	Works under the guidance and direction of a journeyman tool maker to analyze specifications, lay out metal stock, set up and run machine tools, fit and assemble parts to make and repair metalworking dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and machinists’ hand tools. Participates in classroom instruction program.	$8 - 18/hr	Advanced math skills. Ability to read blueprints.	Participation in apprentice program, combining on-the-job training with classroom instruction.
Mold Maker – Apprentice	Works under the guidance and direction of a journeyman mold maker to lay out, machine, fit, assemble, and finish metal parts to make and repair dies for diecasting of metal products and metal molds for injection or compression molding of plastic or glass products. Participates in classroom instruction program.	$8 – 18/hr	Advanced math skills. Ability to read blueprints.	Participation in apprentice program, combining on-the-job training with classroom instruction.
Die Maker – Apprentice	Works under the guidance and direction of a journeyman die maker to lay out, machine, fit, assemble, and finish metal castings and parts to make and repair stamping dies. Participates in classroom instruction program.	$8 - 18/hr	Advanced math skills. Ability to read blueprints.	Participation in apprentice program, combining on-the-job training with classroom instruction.
Welder	Uses hand welding equipment to join together components of fabricated metal assemblies. (Mig- Tig- Arc)	$8 – 17/hr	Ability to read blueprints. Welding school certification.	Welding school certification

EXPERIENCED LEVEL - Successful completion of formal apprentice program (classroom training & job experience), advanced skill training (e.g., associate degree program at Sinclair Community College), and/or additional industry experience required. All positions require the ability to read and interpret blueprints.

Title	Duties/Responsibilities	Average Wage Range (Starting - Experienced)	Skills/Aptitudes Needed	Industry Experience/Requirements
Machinist	Sets up, adjusts, and operates manual machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, boring machines, drills, punch presses, and grinders, to make machine parts.	Trainee: $9 - $13.25 / hr. 5 year: $13.25 - 18/hr.	Ability to read and understand basic programming codes. Ability to make decisions and solve problems. Ability to mentally imagine what an object will look after listening to descriptions.	Six months – two years shop experience as a machine operator.
EDM Set-Up & Operator	Sets up and operates one or more electrical discharge machines to shape metal workpieces to specifications.	$13.50 – 20/hr	Good oral and written communication skills.	Six months - two years shop experience.
CNC Machinist	Sets up, adjusts, and operates numerical control magnetic or punched tape controlled machine tools that automatically mill, drill, broach, and ream metal parts.	$11 - 18.75/hr	Ability to solve problems. Knowledge of machine programming language.	Six months - two years shop experience as a CNC operator.
Quality Technician	Tests and inspects products at various stages of production process. Compiles and evaluates statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products.	$11 – 17.50/hr	Ability to work with numbers. Good oral and written communication skills. Attention to details.	Six months – one year shop experience
Gauge & Instrument Inspector	Inspects and adjusts gauges, measuring instruments, and testing equipment for conformance to blueprint specifications. Examines gauges or measuring instruments for wear or adjustment. Runs CMM.	$12 – 20/hr	Ability to see detail in blueprints. Ability to keep detailed records. Good written communication skills. Knowledge of different machines. Coordinate measuring machine CMM.	One year quality control experience
Machine Repairer	Repairs and maintains mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components of production machines and equipment following blueprints and specifications.	$10.50 – 19/hr	Knowledge of machine design and workings. Ability to troubleshoot. Small motor knowledge.	On-the-job training working with a mentor for two-four years
Polisher - Molds	Removes excess metal and surface defects from parts and molds. Finish polishes metal surfaces.	$12.50 – 17/hr	Good hand-eye coordination. Good visual perception. Basic mold knowledge.	One - two years shop experience in mold making.
Special Machine Builder	Fits and assembles components to construct customized machines and equipment.	$12.50 – 18/hr	Ability to interpret manuals and engineering memos. Knowledge of machine construction.	Two - four years experience as a machinist.
Tool Maker - Jigs, Fixtures, Gages	Analyzes specifications, lays out metal stock, sets up and runs machine tools, and fits and assembles parts to make and repair metalworking dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and machinists' hand tools.	$15 – 20.50/hr	Design skills. Knowledge of tools and materials.	Completion of formal four-year apprentice program or four-eight years industry experience.
Mold Maker	Lays out, machines, fits, assembles and finishes metal parts to make and repair dies for diecasting of metal products and metal molds for injection or compression molding of plastic or glass products.	$15.50 – 21.75/hr	Design skills. Knowledge of tools and materials.	Completion of formal four-year apprentice program or four-eight years industry experience.
Die Maker	Lays out, machines, fits, assembles, and finishes metal castings and parts to make and repair stamping dies.	$17 – 21.50/hr	Design skills. Knowledge of tools and materials.	Completion of formal four-year apprentice program or four-eight years industry experience.
Model Maker	Uses engineer’s designs, drawings, and specifications to produce working parts or models to validate the designs and drawings in preparation for production.	$16 – 20.50/hr	Ability to use all machinist’s hand tools and shop machinery, including lathes, mills, grinders, etc.	Completion of formal four-year apprentice program or four-eight years industry experience.
CNC Programmer	Writes computer programs to direct machines to cut, shape, or form metal parts or SLA models.	$13 - 23/hr	Machine language-programming competency.	Minimum six months - two years CNC machining experience.
Designer	Uses computers to assist in design and manufacturing from conceptual stages to final design through analysis, planning, design, construction, and applications of manufacturing tools, methods and procedures.	$16.50 - 27/hr	Associate or bachelor's degree in design engineering.	Two - four years related industry experience.

ADMINISTRATIVE/SALARIED LEVEL - Post-secondary training and/or relevant experience required. All positions in these three categories (administrative, support, production/manufacturing) require good basic employment skills: the ability to work well with others, follow directions, timeliness, dependability, etc.

Administrative:

Title	Duties/Responsibilities	Average Wage Range (Starting - Experienced)	Skills/Aptitudes Needed	Industry Experience/Requirements
Clerical Support	General clerical skills (e.g., computer skills, answering phones, filing, etc.). Confidentiality required.	$9 - 13/hr	Ability to work well with others. Good computer skills. Good oral and written communication skills. Good organizational skills.	General office skills.
Accounting Clerk	Keeps records of financial transactions. Confidentiality required.	$9 - 15/hr	Ability to work with numbers.	General office skills.
Office Manager	Manages a variety of general office activities, including preparation of reports to maximize office productivity.	$15 – 21/hr	Good organizational skills. Good computer skills. Basic accounting knowledge; payroll experience.	2-5 years clerical or administrative experience.
Human Resources Manager	Plans and administers policies related to all phases of human resources activity, including recruitment and interviewing, new employee orientation, benefit administration.	$16 – 27/hr	Negotiation skills. Knowledge of labor laws, and regulations, personnel policies.	Bachelor’s degree.