Products ranging from pens to automobile parts to medical implants are produced by the molding process. Moldmakers use both manual and computer controlled machine tools to build plastic injection molds that require intricate 3-dimensional shapes and close tolerances. Moldmakers must be able to visualize 3-dimensional objects from a blueprint, pay attention to details and work to close tolerances. A shortage of moldmakers has created excellent career opportunities for these highly skilled craftsmen. Moldmakers usually work in small mold shops but can also find work in large companies.
Opportunities exist to move into management positions or start a business.
Top A career in metallurgical technology offers exciting and challenging opportunities for careers in metallurgical or materials testing. Few of us realize how important metallurgy and the larger field of materials science are for products and materials we use everyday. The technology of metallurgy is vital to a wide variety of industries including consulting, test laboratories, bio-medical manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, electronic, heat treating, commercial manufacture, foundries, and many more. The future of this career area is excellent, especially in those areas with advancing technology and increased emphasis on quality. With experience, many of our graduates are working as senior technicians, lab supervisors or managers, process specialists, and quality managers.