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Machinists set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. They may also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or to maintain industrial machines.

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Plumbers install, maintain and repair water systems in homes and businesses. They install pipes that carry the liquids or gases, and they upgrade and repair existing systems.

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Electricians work in homes and/or businesses to install and repair electrical systems that control power and lighting. Common Job Titles: Chief Electrician Commercial Electrician Conduit Installer Conduit Mechanic Construction Electrician Control Electrician Diesel Electrician Diesel Maintenance Electrician Electric Sign Wirer Electric Stop Installer Electric Wirer Electrical Installer Electrical Maintenance Man Electrical Maintenance Worker Electrical Sign Servicer Electrical Sign Wirer Electrical System Specialist Electrical Wirer Electrical Wiring Lineman Electrician Electrician Apprentice Gaffer Ground Wirer House Wirer Industrial Electrician Inside Wireman Interior Wirer Journeyman Electrician Journeyman Lineman Journeyman Wireman Licensed Electrician Lighting Fixture Installer Lightning Protection Installer Lightning Protection Technician Lightning Rod Installer Maintenance Electrician Maintenance Technician Marine Electrician https://nccareers.org/occupation-profile/472111/1284

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HVACR technicians install, maintain and repair the heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems in buildings. These machines control the temperature and air quality in homes and businesses. Common Job Titles: A/C Tech (Air Conditioning Technician) Air and Hydronic Balancing Technician Air Conditioner or Furnace Gas Appliance Mechanic Air Conditioning Service Technician Air Conditioning Specialist Ammonia Refrigeration Technician Appliance Repair Technician Attic Fans Mechanic Baseboard Heating Installer Blower Installer Blower Mechanic Bulk Cooler Installer Bulk Coolers Installer Commercial Service Technician Duct Cleaner Environmental Control System Installer Servicer Evaporative Cooler Installer Fan Installer Field Service Technician Furnace Converter Furnace Erector Furnace Fitter Furnace Installer Furnace Mechanic Furnace Repairer Furnace Setter Gas Adjuster Gas Furnace Installer Heat Pump Installer Heater Installer Heater Mechanic Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers Heating and Air-Conditioning Installer-Servicer Heating and Cooling Technician Heating Equipment Installer Heating Repair Technician Heating Systems Installer Heating Technician Heating Unit Mechanic Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning / Refrigeration Technician (HVAC / R Technician) Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Mechanic (HVAC Mechanic) Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Service Technician (HVAC Service Technician) Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Technician (HVAC Technician) Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Mechanic Hot Air Furnace Installer and Repairer Hot Air Furnace Installer Repairer HVAC Installer (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Installer) HVAC Installer (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Installer) HVAC Installer (Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning Installer) HVAC Journeyman (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Journeyman) https://nccareers.org/occupation-profile/499021/1284

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CNC (Computer Numerical Control) operators use computer-programmed machines to manufacture precision parts for a variety of different products. The machines drill, cut and shape the raw materials into metal and plastic parts. Common Job Titles: Applications Engineer CAD CAM Programmer (Computer-Aided Design Computer-Aided Manufacturing Programmer) CNC Programmer Computer Numerical Control Machine Operator (CNC Machine Operator) Computer Numerical Control Machining Center Operator (CNC Machining Center Operator) Computer Numerical Control Machinist (CNC Machinist) Computer Numerical Control Operator (CNC Operator) Computer Numerical Control Process Control Programmer (CNC Process Control Programmer) Computer Numerical Control Programmer (CNC Programmer) Machine Operator Machine Shop Lead Man Machining Manager Metal Numerical Control Programmer Metal Numerical Tool Programmer Numerical Control Nesting Operator (NC Nesting Operator) Numerical Control Programmer (NC Programmer) Numerical Control Tool Programmer (NC Tool Programmer) Numerical Tool Programmer Plastic Numerical Tool and Process Control Programmer Process Control Programmer Process Engineer Programmer Sheet Metal Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Programmer Sheet Metal Computer Numerically Controlled Programmer

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Construction managers plan, coordinate, budget, and supervise construction projects from development to completion. Construction workers construct, repair, and install building frameworks and structures made from wood and other materials.

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Welders fuse and cut metal materials. They can work in several different industries, so welders might build structures or repair existing infrastructure.

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Lineworkers deal with electrical lines, whether in utility poles or underground systems. Electrical lineworkers often work with high-voltage electrical lines, so they need to understand how to safely fix problems in electrical systems. They may erect poles and light- or heavy-duty transmission towers.

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*Length of program may vary if transfer credits or prior learning experience apply.

**Costs are estimates only and are based on in-state, per-credit-hour tuition prices for one- and two-year degrees. Fees not included. For the most current and accurate tuition price, please contact the college financial aid advisor.