Solatube

Tool & Die Maker

Meet Jason Southerland, a Mold Maker at Hunter Industries where he is responsible for creating molds for different Hunter products – and the machines that make different products. If you like solving problems and working with your hands, this could be the kind of career for you.

Solatube

Tool & Die Maker

Meet James Tanner, a Tool & Die Apprentice at Solatube International. Solatube is a world-wide leader in creating and manufacturing tubular daylighting systems for homes and businesses. James works with his hands and is always learning new things. This job does not require going to college but does require the ability to work with others and have a positive attitude. If that describes you, then you should learn more about what James does.

CAREER SNAPSHOT

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AVERAGE WAGE

$61,241/yr

*This figure represents the median wage for this career in San Diego County and not the wages of any specific interviewee

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OUTLOOK

Hot

This career has a high demand. There is rapid growth, and employers are expected to increase hiring for these role

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INDUSTRY

Advanced Manufacturing

Uses innovative technology to enhance product quality, increase efficiency, and enable customization

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

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MiraCosta College

Machinist Technology Program

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Palomar College

Machining Technology

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Is This Career Right For YOU?

What are the top traits for this career?

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Realistic

You enjoy working with tools, equipment, and physical environments

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Conventional

You like figuring out how things work and analyzing situations to find solutions

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Realistic

You enjoy working with tools, equipment, and physical environments

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