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.
Welding
Web Developer
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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've spent the last four hours trying to debug this code and I just can't figure it out.
Haha, bummer. I spent my morning working on this:
WHOA.
Yeah, so no paperwork for me today! Just finished my last x-ray testing training session. That's how we make sure every weld is waterproof, which is kind of, well, important.
This is what I've been staring at all day:
Wow. 😴😴😴
What's your office like these days?
Meh. JK, amazeballs! 🤯🤯🤯
What, your office doesn’t have power tools and robots? 🤖🤖
But if you want to really be impressed ...
🤣🤣🤣
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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 build futuristic machines that combat international terrorism and protect global trade routes.
My Cascading Style Sheets are a wonder to behold.
I weld 400-foot sea vessels that safeguard our way of life.
I design "buy now" buttons for major e-tailers.
Certified to use a plasma torch.
I write the best JavaScript of anyone in my gaming group.
What will your career trajectory look like? Let’s compare paths to see what your future could hold.
JANUARY 2025
Start Expedited Training
I'll learn how to weld in as little as four months? Dope.
FEBRUARY 2025
Grow My Skillset
Skills unlocked: the ability to review blueprints, weld and fabricate, do inspections, maintain equipment, and more.
MARCH 2025
Pay Training Tuition
FREE
I may not have to pay for training at all through the ATDM program. No debt!
MAY 2025
Get My First Paycheck
Up to $59K/year
First paycheck already and no loan payments to make! 😎💰
JANUARY 2030
Become a Second Class Pipefitter
Up to $69K/year
Putting my Grade III silver brazing certification to use on Naval submarine fleet modernization.
January 2035
Move Up to Welding Supervisor
Up to $80K/year
Boss status begins. I'll continue to hone my skills while also supervising a team of welders.
JANUARY 2025
Get Certified
Without a Bachelor's Degree, most companies require a certificate in web development. I better get started.
FEBRUARY 2025
Grow My Skillset
I'll learn the basics by taking a self-paced, online, front-end software development program.
MARCH 2025
Pay Training Tuition
$9K
To fund my training, I took out a loan and spent a few months eating instant ramen noodles. Let's hope this pays off! 🍜
MAY 2025
Get My First Paycheck
Up to $95K/year
Everybody in the office is talking about how AI is gonna take our jobs. Ya'll, I literally just started this career! 😭😭
It’s the End of Computer Programming as We Know It. (And I Feel Fine.) >
JANUARY 2030
Climbing Up to Senior Front-end Developer
Up to $110K/year
Using my skills to build websites and web applications. Gonna take some training in Javascript and CSS to up my coding game.
JANUARY 2035
Overseeing AI Development as Technical Director
Up to $127K/year
The CTO just sent out a memo telling all developers that AI is taking over most of our work. I was lucky enough to keep a job in “oversight,” but not sure how long that’s gonna last.
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 working with teams to build machines and vessels that protect the nation.
What will you choose?
Sources
Training Length: 4-6 months
“About ATDM.” ATDM, The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, www.atdm.org/about-atdm. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
”How to Become a Welder in TX.” Best Trade Schools, www.best-trade-schools.net/locations/texas/welder-in-tx/. 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: $61K
"Salary Assessor®: Welder," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc., www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
Training Length: Ongoing
"Occupational Outlook Handbook: Web Developers and Digital Designers," U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/web-developers.htm#tab-4. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.
Training Cost: Up to $149K
St. John, Mariah. "Web Developer Certifications and Certificates: Which Should You Choose?" Forbes https://www.forbes.com/advisor/education/certifications/web-development-certifications/. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.
Cole, Ryah Cooley. "What Is Web Development, And Why Might You Pursue It?" Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/advisor/education/it-and-tech/what-is-web-development/ Accessed 20 May 2024.
Average Salary: $108K
"Salary Assessor®: Web Developer," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc.,www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
Sources
Pay 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 $59K
"Salary Assessor®: Welder," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc., www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
Second Class Pipefitter, Up to $69K/year
"Salary Assessor®: Welder," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc., www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
Welding Supervisor, Up to $80K/year
"Salary Assessor®: Welder," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc., www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
Pay Training Tuition, $9K
St. John, Mariah. "Web Developer Certifications and Certificates: Which Should You Choose?" Forbes. www.forbes.com/advisor/education/certifications/web-development-certifications/. Accessed 29 Apr 2024.
First Paycheck, Up to $95K/year
"Salary Assessor®: Web Developer," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc., www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
Senior Front-end Developer, Up to $110K/year
"Salary Assessor®: Web Developer," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc., www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
Technical Director, Up to $127K/year
"Salary Assessor®: Web Developer," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc., www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.