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The education: Most welding jobs will require a high school diploma
or equivalent plus moderate on-the-job training. However, there are
welding trade schools and certification programs out there dedi-
cated to helping students develop the skills necessary to succeed
in this highly technical, hands-on field.
Machinists or tool and die makers
The job: Machinists and tool and die makers are key cogs in the
manufacturing industry, responsible for building and operating the
machines that make countless vital products. Tool and die makers
design and craft the dies, molds, gauges, cutting tools, and other
instruments that allow automated manufacturing equipment—from