Maritime manufacturing combines stability and great pay with future-forward tech and growth potential.

What kind of careers are we 
talking about?

Careers in maritime manufacturing encompass everything from design and production to the assembly of various naval vessels and their components.

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Additive Manufacturing
For the creators

3D print the parts that run the submarine.

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CNC Machining
For the shapers

Shape everyday materials into extraordinary submarine components with advanced technology.

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Metrology
For the inspectors

Use your knack for numbers and keen eye to ensure quality and spot mistakes.

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Non-Destructive Testing
For the experimenters

Ensure that every submarine component is of the highest quality and safe for service.

Welding
For the makers

Use your torch to forge impenetrable bonds and piece together parts, systems and platforms.

How does a career in Additive Manufacturing
compare to being a Gig Worker?

Additive Manufacturing

Gig Worker

4 months
FREE
$103K/year
💻 💽 🖨️
Training Length
Training cost
Average Salary
Your
toolkit
1 month or less
N/A
$38K/year
⛽ 🚗 🍕
Typical
Day
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Typical Day
Make sure your average day isn’t average

The career you choose now will inform what you'll be doing every day for the next several decades (no pressure). Let's take a look at a typical day at each job to see how you 
might spend your time.

Additive Manufacturing
Gig Worker

I delivered for 12 hours yesterday. So. Very. Tired. 😮‍💨

Wow, boring start to the day, huh? This is what I'm working on:

🤯🤯🤯

10sec

So this submarine is in a dry dock getting needed repairs and they found out they can no longer get this critical part because the company who made it is out of business. Since they couldn't order it, we just ... 3D printed it! BOOM. Fixed.

Yeah? Well THIS is what I've got going on today #humblebrag

Well ... I guess that's important, too, lol.

Lemme see your digs!

Are you from the future???

What, your office doesn’t have 3D printers and fighter jets?

Currently rethinking life choices 🤔

hahahaha

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rights
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Bragging Rights
Wow them with what you do

Let's face it. Some careers come with more of the intangible "it factor" than others. 
When someone asks you what you do for a living, how will you answer?

Job
Additive Manufacturing
Bio

I use futuristic technology to build undersea navigation systems.

Job
Gig Worker
Bio

I'm my own boss ... except for the three bosses I have at my various jobs.

Job
Additive Manufacturing
Bio

Submarine crews rely on the CAD files I design to print and replace critical components that fail when they’re at sea.

Job
Gig Worker
Bio

Not to brag, but I have a 4.8 rating on my deliveries.

Job
Additive Manufacturing
Bio

I literally print parts that are used in military machines like fighter jets and submarines.

Job
Gig Worker
Bio

I once drove a guy to the airport who kinda looked like Justin Timberlake.

Job
Additive Manufacturing
Bio

I use futuristic technology to build undersea navigation systems.

Job
Gig Worker
Bio

I'm my own boss ... except for the three bosses I have at my various jobs.

Job
Additive Manufacturing
Bio

Submarine crews rely on the CAD files I design to print and replace critical components that fail when they’re at sea.

Job
Gig Worker
Bio

Not to brag, but I have a 4.8 rating on my deliveries.

Job
Additive Manufacturing
Bio

I literally print parts that are used in military machines like fighter jets and submarines.

Job
Gig Worker
Bio

I once drove a guy to the airport who kinda looked like Justin Timberlake.

Your Journey
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Your Journey
A glimpse into your future

What will your career trajectory look like? Let’s compare paths to see what your future could hold.

Additive Manufacturing
My Career Timeline

JANUARY 2025

Start Expedited Training

Training will take about four months, which is sweet!

Additive Manufacturing Training Programs >

FEBRUARY 2025

Grow My Skillset

I'll learn to use CAD software to 3D print basic prototypes and parts to be used in military systems.

MARCH 2025

Pay Training Tuition
FREE

Thanks to the ADTM program, I may not have to pay for training at all. No debt!

MAY 2025

Get My First Paycheck
Up to $87K/year

Wow, first paycheck already and no loan payments to make! 😎💰

5 years later

JANUARY 2030

Proud to Be an Additive Manufacturing Technologist
Up to $105K/year

I'm leading technical projects involving the design and development of new products and processes, and collaborating with engineering teams and scientists.

10 years later

JANUARY 2035

Lead Tech for Additive Manufacturing Operations
Up to $123K/year

I'm responsible for supporting various AM technologies, upholding safety measures and operating and maintaining large-format AM machines ... and that's just before lunch!

Gig Worker
My Career Timeline

JANUARY 2025

Find a Gig

Love the gig economy. Be your own boss. Set your own hours. I'm all in!

FEBRUARY 2025

Become a Driver

Got a gig with one of those ridesharing apps. Let the cash flow ... flow!

MARCH 2025

Try Some Hacks to Earn More

Giving my backseat the VIP treatment with free mints, water and phone chargers ... should help with tips. 🤞

MAY 2025

Starting to Make Money
Up to $38K/year

Drove a couple through two hours of traffic to the airport. They argued the whole way. Tip: nada.

5 years later

JANUARY 2030

Take on More Gig Jobs
Up to $43K/year

To pay for little things like rent and food, I'm working as a delivery driver for a couple of chains. Now my car smells like the pizza I can barely afford. 😭 🍕

10 years later

JANUARY 2035

Too Late to Stop Now
Up to $49K/year

Between this delivery job and three others, I'm making things work. But this whole "gig economy" concept is a little sus.

Decide Your
Future

Your journey starts here

Everyone’s path is different; it’s about finding what’s right for you. Some paths include driving people and delivering packages. Some use science fiction-level technology to "print" parts that keep ships in the water and ensure we deter adversaries all over the world.

What will you choose?