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.
Metrology
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. 😮💨
Another day in paradise, huh? 😉 I’ve been running QA on this:
🤯🤯🤯
For real. I heard "on-the-job" training and thought I'd be making sure I got my boss's sandwich order right. But I'm making sure that the communication systems for this sub are calibrated to perfection. Because once it's underwater, there's no room for error ... none.
Yeah? Well THIS is what I've got going on today #humblebrag
Oh wow, that’s ... thrilling 😬
Lemme see your digs!
Are you from the future???
What, your office isn't dedicated to the pursuit of perfection?
Currently rethinking life choices 🤔
You do you. I’ll stick with my career ...
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?
Just call me the master of precision.
I'm my own boss ... except for the three bosses I have at my various jobs.
Perfection is my standard. "Do you want it right or right now?" is my motto.
Not to brag, but I have a 4.8 rating on my deliveries.
I use the most rigorous globally-accepted calibration standard.
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
ATDM is hooking me up with a fast training program. New career: activated ✅
February 2025
Grow My Skillset
I'm learning how to use CMMs and laser trackers AND how to perform dimensional verification of things like propulsion systems.
March 2025
Pay Training Tuition
FREE
Putting my money toward a car down payment because training costs me $0. 🚘
May 2025
Get My First Paycheck
Up to $65K/year
Officially a Calibration Tech and bringing in a real income. My friends in college still have three years to go ...
January 2030
CMM Quality Inspector
Up to $77K/year
Never imagined I would inspect electromagnetic and electric power generation systems that support critical defense equipment. But here I am. 😎
January 2035
Quality Control Manager
Up to $95K/year
I lead all things QA for a defense company ranked a Best Place to Work. On the side, I mentor folks just getting into maritime manufacturing; gotta pay it forward!
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 debugging code and worrying about AI taking your job. Some include being the enforcer of accuracy and precision for our nation's defense equipment.
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, $70K/year
"Salary Assessor®: Calibration Technician," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc., www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 4 Jun. 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
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 $65K/year
"Salary Assessor®: Calibration Technician," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc., www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 4 Jun. 2024.
CMM Quality Inspector, Up to $77K/year
"Salary Assessor®: Calibration Technician," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc., www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 4 Jun. 2024.
Quality Control Manager, Up to $95K/year
"Salary Assessor®: Quality Control Manager," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc., www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 6 Jun 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.