Careers in Manufacturing

Have you thought about a career in manufacturing? There are MANY options, pathways, and opportunities to make a great living doing what you love.. From welding and machining to engineering, IT, and business, there's something for everyone.

Where to Start

Our partners at CareerExploreNW.org have developed a site where you can explore different careers in manufacturing (and other pathways). Click here to learn more about different jobs and what it's like, what they do, and how to prepare for them. Then, see some of the careers in action from some of our local employers below.

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Exploring Careers

Still wondering what career pathway to look into?

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Washington Career Bridge.

You can take the career interest quiz, learn more about different careers and pathways, prepare for post-high school training or education, and much more.

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Check Out Career Pathway Options Opportunities

The resources from CareersNW and the resources at WA Career Bridge can help you get started. We also have several resources below from our sponsors to let you know what options are available right here - in your own neighborhood!

EMPLOYERS

CAREERS

PATHWAYS

Employers

Check out several of our local manufacturing partners who employ many of our Institute graduates. Click below to learn more about these companies, what they do, the types of careers available, and how you can learn more about working for them in the future.

WAGSTAFF, INC.

Spokane Valley, WA

Wagstaff is a family-owned manufacturer in the aluminum industry that also works on specialized nuclear products. They employ about 500 engineers, designers, welders, machinists, operators, assemblers, technicians, and many other positions. Please click below to watch a virtual tour to learn more, or watch the videos below to learn about jobs.

MACKAY MANUFACTURING

Spokane Valley, WA

Mackay Manufacturing is a family-owned manufacturer is a turnkey machining facility with state-of-the-art equipment and practices. They operate as a complex machine shop for precision manufacturing and employ machinists, operators, and technicians. Please click below to watch a virtual tour to learn more, or watch the videos below to learn about jobs.

PEARSON PACKAGING SYSTEMS

Spokane (Airway Heights), WA

Pearson specializes in designing, producing, integrating, and servicing secondary packaging automation solutions. Their products include case erectors, tray formers, bag inserters, robotic case packers, and palletizers, catering to high-volume manufacturers and distributors. Please click below to watch a virtual tour to learn more, or watch the videos below to learn about jobs.

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COLLINS AEROSPACE

Spokane, WA

Collins specializes in producing high-performance carbon brakes for both commercial and military aircraft. They employ machinists, operators, and technicians. Please click below to watch a virtual tour to learn more, or watch the videos below to learn about jobs.

Careers

Take a look at several careers offered within production and manufacturing, ranging from entry-level through highly qualified professional positions (and everything in between). Be sure to continue on to the section about Career Pathways for information about how to prepare for careers in these areas.