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Technician Path

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Start with skills, earn the creds, then land the job. Compare paths, take the quiz, explore skill paths, and begin your mandatory Free Trial before enrollment.
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Answer 5 quick questions. We’ll show ONE best match. If it doesn’t feel right or you mis‑clicked, you can retake.

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Factory

From running machines to running production.

Typical TX Range: $50K–$95K + benefits

Core Skills

Mechatronics • PLCs • Robotics • Preventive Maintenance

Typical Growth

Technician → Lead → Maintenance Manager → Plant Engineer

Featured Employers

See a Factory Example: Toyo Tires

Field Services

From fixing systems to running your own operation.

Typical TX Range: $55K–$110K+ + benefits

Core Skills

Diagnostics • Electrical Systems • Fluid Power • Customer Service

Typical Growth

Tech → Service Lead → Regional Manager → Technical Trainer / Owner-Operator

Featured Employers

See a Field Example: Atlas Copco

Distribution & Logistics

From moving products to managing the flow.

Typical TX Range: $48K–$95K + benefits

Core Skills

Automation Controls • Conveyor Systems • Data Monitoring • Safety Ops

Typical Growth

Automation Tech → Shift Lead → Maintenance Supervisor → Logistics Engineer

Featured Employers

See a Distribution Example: Amazon RME

Choose Your Technician Path

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🚚 Distribution & Logistics (Navigator)

Learn the flow. Then run it.
Move 1 - Get on the Floor: Production Tech
  • Learn safety, setup, and operation of automated equipment
  • Read schematics, follow SOPs, monitor sensors and controls
  • Build reliability and precision under pressure
Move 2 - Troubleshoot & Optimize
  • Diagnose equipment issues and improve line performance
  • Calibrate sensors, align machinery, adjust PLC settings
  • Collaborate with engineers and quality teams
Move 3 - Lead Systems & Shifts
  • Supervise technicians, assign work orders, track downtime
  • Manage KPIs — output, quality, uptime
  • Train new operators and implement Lean processes
Move 4 - Build the Operation
  • Manage entire production systems or departments
  • Optimize throughput, budgets, and workforce planning
  • Innovate using automation and data analytics
Explore Skill Paths → then Start Your Free Trial
First, review the skill path cards below for Factory (Builder). When ready, begin your mandatory Free Trial to get hands‑on with courses before enrolling.
Explore Skill PathsSee Factory Example: Toyo Tires
Retake Quiz
Move 1 - Get in the Field: Hands-On Tech
  • Learn mechanical, electrical, and digital troubleshooting
  • Deliver safe, reliable repairs on-site
  • Build credibility through skill and follow-through
Move 2 - Run Your Zone: Independent Tech
  • Manage routes, inventory, and time like a small business
  • Make real-time decisions that impact uptime and cost
  • Build long-term customer relationships
Move 3 - Lead WORK
  • Coordinate multiple techs, jobs, and schedules
  • Quote, budget, and track performance
  • Mentor others and design workflow systems
Move 4 - Build Your Own: Owner-Operator
  • Start and register your business
  • Hire, train, and manage a team
  • Set pricing, negotiate contracts, manage cash flow
Explore Skill Paths → then Start Your Free Trial
First, review the skill path cards below for Field Services (Explorer). When ready, begin your mandatory Free Trial to get hands‑on with courses before enrolling.
Explore Skill PathsSee Field Example: Atlas Copco
Retake Quiz
Move 1 - Get on the Floor: Material Tech
  • Operate forklifts, scanners, and WMS
  • Understand inventory, shipping, receiving
  • Prioritize accuracy and safety
Move 2 - Systems & Flow Tech
  • Troubleshoot conveyors, packaging, automation
  • Manage digital tools for tracking and fulfillment
  • Optimize layouts and flow for efficiency
Move 3 - Lead the Operation
  • Supervise teams, manage shifts, monitor KPIs
  • Coordinate with carriers, customers, supply chain
  • Integrate robotics and automation tech
Move 4 - Build & Scale
  • Design logistics solutions and multi-site networks
  • Partner with manufacturers or e-commerce ops
  • Lead continuous improvement and sustainability
Explore Skill Paths → then Start Your Free Trial
First, review the skill path cards below for Distribution & Logistics (Navigator). When ready, begin your mandatory Free Trial to get hands‑on with courses before enrolling.
Explore Skill PathsSee Distribution Example: Amazon RME
Retake Quiz
Please provide the following details so we can send you a customized guide according to your technician path.
To properly benchmark your company against your peers, please provide
several important pieces of data:
Want to build your own quiz?
Head to NoQuestionYet to get the template

⚙️ Field Services (Explorer)

Every technician is a business waiting to happen.
Move 1 - Get on the Floor: Production Tech
  • Learn safety, setup, and operation of automated equipment
  • Read schematics, follow SOPs, monitor sensors and controls
  • Build reliability and precision under pressure
Move 2 - Troubleshoot & Optimize
  • Diagnose equipment issues and improve line performance
  • Calibrate sensors, align machinery, adjust PLC settings
  • Collaborate with engineers and quality teams
Move 3 - Lead Systems & Shifts
  • Supervise technicians, assign work orders, track downtime
  • Manage KPIs — output, quality, uptime
  • Train new operators and implement Lean processes
Move 4 - Build the Operation
  • Manage entire production systems or departments
  • Optimize throughput, budgets, and workforce planning
  • Innovate using automation and data analytics
Explore Skill Paths → then Start Your Free Trial
First, review the skill path cards below for Factory (Builder). When ready, begin your mandatory Free Trial to get hands‑on with courses before enrolling.
Explore Skill PathsSee Factory Example: Toyo Tires
Retake Quiz
Move 1 - Get in the Field: Hands-On Tech
  • Learn mechanical, electrical, and digital troubleshooting
  • Deliver safe, reliable repairs on-site
  • Build credibility through skill and follow-through
Move 2 - Run Your Zone: Independent Tech
  • Manage routes, inventory, and time like a small business
  • Make real-time decisions that impact uptime and cost
  • Build long-term customer relationships
Move 3 - Lead WORK
  • Coordinate multiple techs, jobs, and schedules
  • Quote, budget, and track performance
  • Mentor others and design workflow systems
Move 4 - Build Your Own: Owner-Operator
  • Start and register your business
  • Hire, train, and manage a team
  • Set pricing, negotiate contracts, manage cash flow
Explore Skill Paths → then Start Your Free Trial
First, review the skill path cards below for Field Services (Explorer). When ready, begin your mandatory Free Trial to get hands‑on with courses before enrolling.
Explore Skill PathsSee Field Example: Atlas Copco
Retake Quiz
Move 1 - Get on the Floor: Material Tech
  • Operate forklifts, scanners, and WMS
  • Understand inventory, shipping, receiving
  • Prioritize accuracy and safety
Move 2 - Systems & Flow Tech
  • Troubleshoot conveyors, packaging, automation
  • Manage digital tools for tracking and fulfillment
  • Optimize layouts and flow for efficiency
Move 3 - Lead the Operation
  • Supervise teams, manage shifts, monitor KPIs
  • Coordinate with carriers, customers, supply chain
  • Integrate robotics and automation tech
Move 4 - Build & Scale
  • Design logistics solutions and multi-site networks
  • Partner with manufacturers or e-commerce ops
  • Lead continuous improvement and sustainability
Explore Skill Paths → then Start Your Free Trial
First, review the skill path cards below for Distribution & Logistics (Navigator). When ready, begin your mandatory Free Trial to get hands‑on with courses before enrolling.
Explore Skill PathsSee Distribution Example: Amazon RME
Retake Quiz
Please provide the following details so we can send you a customized guide according to your technician path.
To properly benchmark your company against your peers, please provide
several important pieces of data:
Want to build your own quiz?
Head to NoQuestionYet to get the template

🏭 Factory (Builder)

Master production. Then own it.
Move 1 - Get on the Floor: Production Tech
  • Learn safety, setup, and operation of automated equipment
  • Read schematics, follow SOPs, monitor sensors and controls
  • Build reliability and precision under pressure
Move 2 - Troubleshoot & Optimize
  • Diagnose equipment issues and improve line performance
  • Calibrate sensors, align machinery, adjust PLC settings
  • Collaborate with engineers and quality teams
Move 3 - Lead Systems & Shifts
  • Supervise technicians, assign work orders, track downtime
  • Manage KPIs — output, quality, uptime
  • Train new operators and implement Lean processes
Move 4 - Build the Operation
  • Manage entire production systems or departments
  • Optimize throughput, budgets, and workforce planning
  • Innovate using automation and data analytics
Explore Skill Paths → then Start Your Free Trial
First, review the skill path cards below for Factory (Builder). When ready, begin your mandatory Free Trial to get hands‑on with courses before enrolling.
Explore Skill PathsSee Factory Example: Toyo Tires
Retake Quiz
Move 1 - Get in the Field: Hands-On Tech
  • Learn mechanical, electrical, and digital troubleshooting
  • Deliver safe, reliable repairs on-site
  • Build credibility through skill and follow-through
Move 2 - Run Your Zone: Independent Tech
  • Manage routes, inventory, and time like a small business
  • Make real-time decisions that impact uptime and cost
  • Build long-term customer relationships
Move 3 - Lead WORK
  • Coordinate multiple techs, jobs, and schedules
  • Quote, budget, and track performance
  • Mentor others and design workflow systems
Move 4 - Build Your Own: Owner-Operator
  • Start and register your business
  • Hire, train, and manage a team
  • Set pricing, negotiate contracts, manage cash flow
Explore Skill Paths → then Start Your Free Trial
First, review the skill path cards below for Field Services (Explorer). When ready, begin your mandatory Free Trial to get hands‑on with courses before enrolling.
Explore Skill PathsSee Field Example: Atlas Copco
Retake Quiz
Move 1 - Get on the Floor: Material Tech
  • Operate forklifts, scanners, and WMS
  • Understand inventory, shipping, receiving
  • Prioritize accuracy and safety
Move 2 - Systems & Flow Tech
  • Troubleshoot conveyors, packaging, automation
  • Manage digital tools for tracking and fulfillment
  • Optimize layouts and flow for efficiency
Move 3 - Lead the Operation
  • Supervise teams, manage shifts, monitor KPIs
  • Coordinate with carriers, customers, supply chain
  • Integrate robotics and automation tech
Move 4 - Build & Scale
  • Design logistics solutions and multi-site networks
  • Partner with manufacturers or e-commerce ops
  • Lead continuous improvement and sustainability
Explore Skill Paths → then Start Your Free Trial
First, review the skill path cards below for Distribution & Logistics (Navigator). When ready, begin your mandatory Free Trial to get hands‑on with courses before enrolling.
Explore Skill PathsSee Distribution Example: Amazon RME
Retake Quiz
Please provide the following details so we can send you a customized guide according to your technician path.
To properly benchmark your company against your peers, please provide
several important pieces of data:
Want to build your own quiz?
Head to NoQuestionYet to get the template
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TECH PATHWAYS

Compare Your Options

BUILDER

Factory

See Example: Toyo Tires
EXPLORER

Field Services

See Example: Atlas Copco
NAVIGATOR

Distribution & Logistics

See Example: Amazon
Work Environment
One high‑tech plant - steady, team‑based, predictable schedule.
Different sites each week - mobile, independent, customer‑facing.
Large warehouse/hub - fast‑paced, tech‑driven, mission‑critical.
You’ll Love This If You…
Like fixing machines, solving puzzles, and seeing production results daily.
Enjoy travel, problem‑solving in the field, and hands‑on customer work.
Thrive in organized systems, enjoy robotics, and keep goods moving.
Key Skills
• Mechatronics
• PLCs
• Robotics
• Preventive Maintenance
• Diagnostics
• Electrical Systems
• Fluid Power
• Customer Service
• Automation Controls
• Conveyor Systems
• Data Monitoring
• Safety Ops
Personality Fit
• Builder
• Analyzer
• Process Improver
• Troubleshooter
• Independent
• Explorer
• Coordinator
• Systems Thinker
• Optimizer
Typical Growth Path
Technician → Lead → Maintenance Manager → Plant Engineer
Tech → Service Lead → Regional Manager → Technical Trainer / Owner-Operator
Automation Tech → Shift Lead → Maintenance Supervisor → Logistics Engineer
Lifestyle
Predictable hours, strong local community, great benefits.
Travel, flexible days, project variety, autonomy.
Shift-based work in modern facilities, rapid growth with automation.
Career Outlook
High stability in advanced manufacturing.
High demand across energy, water, and manufacturing.
Explosive growth from e-commerce and reshoring.
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