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.
Additive Manufacturing
For the creators
3D print the parts that run the submarine.
CNC Machining
For the shapers
Shape everyday materials into extraordinary submarine components with advanced technology.
Metrology
For the inspectors
Use your knack for numbers and keen eye to ensure quality and spot mistakes.
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.
Additive Manufacturing
Gig Worker
toolkit
Day
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.
I delivered for 12 hours yesterday. So. Very. Tired. 😮💨
Wow, boring start to the day, huh? This is what I'm working on:
🤯🤯🤯
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
rights
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?
I use futuristic technology to build undersea navigation systems.
I'm my own boss ... except for the three bosses I have at my various jobs.
Submarine crews rely on the CAD files I design to print and replace critical components that fail when they’re at sea.
Not to brag, but I have a 4.8 rating on my deliveries.
I literally print parts that are used in military machines like fighter jets and submarines.
I once drove a guy to the airport who kinda looked like Justin Timberlake.
What will your career trajectory look like? Let’s compare paths to see what your future could hold.
JANUARY 2025
Start Expedited Training
Training will take about four months, which is sweet!
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! 😎💰
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.
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!
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.
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. 😭 🍕
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.
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?
Sources
Training Length: 4 months
“About ATDM.” ATDM, The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, www.atdm.org/about-atdm. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
Training Cost: FREE
“About ATDM.” ATDM, The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, www.atdm.org/about-atdm Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
Average Salary: $103K
"Salary Assessor®: Additive Manufacturing Engineer," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc., www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
Training Length: 1 month or less
"Occupational Outlook Handbook: Delivery Truck Drivers and Driver/Sales Workers," U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, www.bls.gov/ooh/transportation-and-material-moving/delivery-truck-drivers-and-driver-sales-workers.htm#tab-5. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
Average Salary: $38K
"Salary Assessor®: Driver Taxi," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc.,https://www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
Sources
Expedited Training
“About ATDM.” ATDM, The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, www.atdm.org/about-atdm. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
Training Tuition, FREE
“About ATDM.” ATDM, The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, www.atdm.org/about-atdm. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
First Paycheck, Up to $87K/year
"Salary Assessor®: Additive Manufacturing Engineer," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc., www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
Additive Manufacturing Technologist, Up to $105K/year
"Salary Assessor®: Additive Manufacturing Engineer," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc., www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
Additive Manufacturing Operations, Up to $123K/year
"Salary Assessor®: Additive Manufacturing Engineer," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc., www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
Starting to Make Money (Entry Level), $38K
"Salary Assessor®: Driver Taxi," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc., www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
Take On More Gig Jobs (5 Yrs Experience), $43K
"Salary Assessor®: Driver Taxi," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc., www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
Too Late to Stop Now (10 Yrs Experience), $49K
"Salary Assessor®: Driver Taxi," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc., www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.