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.
CNC Machining
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. 😮💨
Sorry to hear that! This is what I've been working on:
🤯🤯🤯
Yeah, so today our mentors are helping us test this code we created to make this super-critical part that goes into naval airplane navigation systems. The machine cuts through metal like butter to make these perfect parts every time. I should make an ASMR video.
Yeah? Well THIS is what I've got going on today #humblebrag
How ... um ... exciting? 😴
Lemme see your digs!
Are you from the future???
What, your office doesn’t have futuristic machines?
Currently rethinking life choices 🤔
You. Must. Escape. Now.
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?
The stuff I make helps crews navigate undersea mountains.
I'm my own boss ... except for the three bosses I have at my various jobs.
I build defense systems that use lasers to disable enemy drones.
Not to brag, but I have a 4.8 rating on my deliveries.
In short, I protect nations using G-code.
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
Get Paid to Do Expedited Training
All my training and my room and board are FREE through the ATDM program!
FEBRUARY 2025
Grow My Skillset
I’ll learn how to write G-code, work with and maintain machines, read technical specs and more.
MARCH 2025
Pay Training Tuition
FREE
Putting that money I would have spent on training if it weren't free toward saving for my first home. 🏠
MAY 2025
Get My First Paycheck
Up to $54K/year
You know what's better than getting your first paycheck? No debt! 😎💰
JANUARY 2030
Level Up to a CNC Machinist II
Up to $63K/year
Skills upgraded: check. Title upgraded: check! Raise secured: much bigger check!
JANUARY 2035
Growing My Career as a CNC Programmer
Up to $72K/year
I write the programs that instruct machines to turn raw materials into functional equipment.
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 include driving people and delivering packages. Some include writing unique code to build machines that Maverick and Rooster might fly.
What will you choose?
Sources
Training Length: 4 months - 2 years
“About ATDM.” ATDM, The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, www.atdm.org/about-atdm, Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
"Occupational Outlook Handbook: Machinists and Tool and Die Makers," U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, www.bls.gov/ooh/production/machinists-and-tool-and-die-makers.htm#tab-4. 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: $55K
"Salary Assessor®: CNC Machine Operator," 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.
First Paycheck, Up to $54K/year
"Salary Assessor®: CNC Machine Operator," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc., www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
CNC Machinist II, Up to $63K/year
"Salary Assessor®: CNC Machine Operator," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc., www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
CNC Programmer, Up to $72K/year
"Salary Assessor®: CNC Machine Operator," 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.