Tuscaloosa City Schools Students
Tuscaloosa Career and Technology Academy (TCTA)
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics (570004)
Maintenance and Light Repair A (570071)
Maintenance and Light Repair B (570072)
Maintenance and Light Repair C (570073)
Maintenance and Light Repair D (570074)
Senior Career Pathway (570080)
Tuscaloosa County School System Students
Brookwood High School Career Annex
*Note: Tuscaloosa County students may take courses at TCTA if their home school does not offer their desired course.
| Occupation: | Education Required: | Average Annual Salary: |
|---|---|---|
| Assembly and Production Worker | Technical Training | $25,000 – $58,000 |
| Chemical Engineer | Bachelor’s Degree | $76,000 – $117,000 |
| CNC Operator and Programmer | Associate Degree/Certificate | $36,000 – $55,400 |
| Civil Engineer | Bachelor’s Degree | $48,000 – $87,000 |
| Electrical Engineer | Bachelor’s Degree | $59,000 – $108,000 |
| Industrial Maintenance Electrician | Associate Degree | $44,000 – $78,000 |
| Industrial Maintenance Mechanic | Associate Degree | $48,000 – $69,000 |
| Industrial Maintenance Technician- | Associate Degree- | $36,000 – $60,000- |
| Machine Operator | Technical Training/Certificate | $28,000 – $43,000 |
| Machinist | Certificate/Associate Degree | $69,000 – $93,000 |
| Materials Handler / Forklift Operator | Technical Training/Certificate | $20,000 – $35,000 |
| Mechanic | Technical Training/Associate Degree | $40,000 – $62,000 |
| Mechanical Engineer | Bachelor’s Degree | $65,000 – $100,000 |
| Process Control Operator | Certificate/Associate Degree | $44,000 – $67,000 |
| Process Engineer | Bachelor’s Degree | $53,000 – $81,000 |
| Process Operator | High School Diploma/Technical Training/OJT | $35,000 – $63,000 |
| Robotics Engineer | Bachelor’s Degree | $91,000 – $143,000 |
| Robotics Technician | Associate Degree | $53,370 – $80,000 |
| Team Manager | Technical Training/Bachelor’s Degree | $74,000 – $114,000 |
| Tool and Die Maker | Certificate/Associate Degree | $49,000 – $72,000 |
| Training Manager | Bachelor’s Degree | $41,000 – $88,000 |
| Welder | Technical Training/Certificate | $33,000 – $48,000 |
The maintenance technician will use tools ranging from common hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments, computers, robots, and electrical testing devices. Most technicians will perform routine preventative maintenance to ensure machines run smoothly, and they will inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions. The maintenance technician may also diagnose mechanical problems and determine corrections based on blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs.
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