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Equipment Manufacturing
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Production
Laborers
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Starting Wage: $19,000 Senior Wage: $33,800 Job Growth Outlook: 12% Degree Needed: High School/Entry Level More Career Info: The following link will take you to America's Career Info Net where information was gathered. You will be able to find Wage and Occupational trends for this career or a career very similar.
Machine Operator Type of
Work: Sets up and
operates power driven bar shear, punch press, angle straightening press,
pipe bender, and metal roller to cut and shape metals into tubes, rods,
hoses, wire, bars, or structural shapes.
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Job Titles: Machine setters and tenders Starting Wage: $20,000 Senior Wage: $34,000 Job Growth Outlook: 13% Degree Needed: High School/Specialized Training More Career Info: The following link will take you to America's Career Info Net. You will be able to find Wage and Occupational trends for this career or a career very similar: Utility Operator
Assemblers Type of Work: Assemblers and fabricators produce a wide range of finished goods from manufactured parts or subassemblies. Intricate manufactured products include aircraft, automobile engines, computers, and electrical and electronic components. As the U.S. manufacturing sector continues to evolve in the face of growing international competition and changing technology, the nature of assembly and fabrication will change along with it. Team assemblers, the largest specialty, accounted for 55 percent of assembler and fabricator jobs. Tools Used: Hands Primary Job Functions:
Job Titles: Fabricators Starting Wage: $ 18,000 Senior Wage: $ 30,000 Job Growth Outlook: 15% - Slow Growth Degree Needed: A high school diploma is preferred. This is generally an entry-level employee. The ability to do accurate work at a rapid pace and to follow detailed instructions are key job requirements. Applicants need specialized training for some assembly jobs. More Career Info: The following link will take you to America's Career Info Net. You will be able to find Wage and Occupational trends for this career or a career very similar.
Machinists
Tools Used: Floor operated overhead crane and
all machines including gauges, hand tools, cutting tools etc.
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Starting Wage: $ 18,720 Senior Wage: $ 45,500 Job Growth Outlook: Slower than Average 10% Degree Needed: A high school degree is preferred. School courses in mathematics, blueprint reading, metalworking, and drafting are highly recommended Machinists train in apprenticeship programs, informally on the job, and in high schools, vocational schools, or community or technical colleges. Experience with machine tools such as machine setters, operators, or tenders is helpful. Persons interested in becoming machinists should be mechanically inclined, able to work independently, and able to do highly accurate work that requires concentration and physical effort. Apprenticeship programs consist of shop training and related classroom instruction. In shop training, apprentices work almost full time, and are supervised by an experienced machinist while learning to operate various machine tools. Classroom instruction includes math, physics, blueprint reading, mechanical drawing, and quality and safety practices. In addition, as machine shops have increased their use of computer-controlled equipment, training in the operation and programming of CNC machine tools has become essential. To boost the skill level of machinists and to create a more uniform standard of competency, a curriculum incorporating national skills standards developed by the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) is being implemented nation wide through vocational institutions and colleges. A NIMS credential is granted to trainees, providing formal recognition of competency in a metalworking field. Completing a recognized certification program provides a machinist with better career opportunities. More Career Info: The following link will take you to America's Career Info Net. You will be able to find Wage and Occupational trends for this career or a career very similar: Machinist
Straightening Press
Operator Primary Job Functions: In general, these workers can be separated into two groups—those who set up machines for operation and those who tend the machines during production. Setup workers prepare the machines prior to production and may adjust the machinery during operation. Operators and tenders, on the other hand, primarily monitor the machinery during operation, sometimes loading or unloading the machine or making minor adjustments to the controls. Many workers both set up and operate equipment. Because the setup process requires an understanding of the entire production process, setters usually have more training and are more highly skilled than those who simply operate or tend machinery. As new automation simplifies the setup process, however, less skilled workers also are increasingly able to set up machines for operation. Setters, operators, tenders, and setup operators usually are identified by the type of machine with which they work. Some examples of specific titles are drilling and boring machine tool setters, milling and planning machine tenders, and lathe and turning-machine tool operators. Job duties usually vary based on the size of the firm and on the type of machine being operated. Although some workers specialize in one or two types of machinery, many are trained to set up or operate a variety of machines. Newer production techniques require machine operators to rotate between, and be proficient with, different machines. The rotating of assignments allows workers more varied work, but also requires them to have a wider range of skills. Metalworking-machine setters and operators set up and tend machines that cut and form all types of metal parts. Traditionally, setup workers plan and set up the sequence of operations according to blueprints, layouts, or other instructions. They adjust speed, feed, and other controls; choose the proper coolants and lubricants; and select the instruments or tools for each operation. Using micrometers, gauges, and other precision measuring instruments, they also may compare the completed work with the tolerance limits stated in the specifications. Tools Used: Hydraulic straightening 200+ ton press, floor operated overhead hoist, ordinary hand and measuring tools, hooks, hitches, chains, dies, cutting torch, torch tips, torch lighter. Job Skills:
Job Titles: Machine Setter & Tender Starting Wage: $15,900 Senior Wage: $36,000 Job Growth Outlook: Expected to declineDegree Needed: High School More Career Info: The following link will take you to America's Career Info Net. You will be able to find Wage and Occupational trends for this career or a career very similar: Straightening Press Operator
Electricians Type of Work: Electricians must follow the National Electric Code and comply with State and local building codes when they install these systems. In factories and offices, they first place conduit (pipe or tubing) inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas. They also fasten to the wall small metal or plastic boxes that will house electrical switches and outlets. They then pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between these boxes. In lighter construction, such as residential, plastic-covered wire usually is used instead of conduit. Regardless of the type of wire used, electricians connect it to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components. They join the wires in boxes with various specially designed connectors. After they finish the wiring, they use testing equipment, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to check the circuits for proper connections, ensuring electrical compatibility and safety of components. In addition to wiring a building's electrical system, electricians may install coaxial or fiber optic cable for computers and other telecommunications equipment. A growing number of electricians install telephone systems, computer wiring and equipment, street lights, intercom systems, and fire alarm and security systems. They also may connect motors to electrical power and install electronic controls for industrial equipment. Maintenance work varies greatly, depending on where the electrician is employed. Electricians who specialize in residential work may rewire a home and replace an old fuse box with a new circuit breaker to accommodate additional appliances. Those who work in large factories may repair motors, transformers, generators, and electronic controllers on machine tools and industrial robots. Those in office buildings and small plants may repair all types of electrical equipment. Maintenance electricians spend much of their time in preventive maintenance. They periodically inspect equipment, and locate and correct problems before breakdowns occur. Electricians may also advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous. When needed, they install new electrical equipment. When breakdowns occur, they must make the necessary repairs as quickly as possible in order to minimize inconvenience. Electricians may replace items such as circuit breakers, fuses, switches, electrical and electronic components, or wire. Tools Used:
Starting Wage: $22,000 Senior Wage: $66,000 Job Growth Outlook: About average Degree Needed: High school degree required. Most people learn the electrical trade by completing a 4- or 5-year apprenticeship program. Apprenticeship gives trainees a thorough knowledge of all aspects of the trade and generally improves their ability to find a job. The typical large apprenticeship program provides at least 144 hours of classroom instruction each year, and 8,000 hours of on-the-job training over the course of the apprenticeship. In the classroom, apprentices learn blueprint reading, electrical theory, electronics, mathematics, electrical code requirements, and safety and first aid practices. They also may receive specialized training in welding, communications, fire alarm systems, and cranes and elevators. On the job, under the supervision of experienced electricians, apprentices must demonstrate mastery of the electrician's work. At first, they drill holes, set anchors, and set up conduit. Later, they measure, fabricate, and install conduit, as well as install, connect, and test wiring, outlets, and switches. They also learn to set up and draw diagrams for entire electrical systems. High school courses in mathematics, electricity, electronics, mechanical drawing, science, and shop provide a good background. Special training offered in the Armed Forces and by postsecondary technical schools also is beneficial. All applicants should be in good health and have at least average physical strength. Agility and dexterity also are important. More Career Info: The following link will take you to America's Career Info Net. You will be able to find Wage and Occupational trends for this career or a career very similar.
Machinery
Mechanics/Maintenance Technician Type of Work: Performs variety of complex activities related to electrical and mechanical maintenance, repair, service and troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems and equipment, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and equipment. Tools Used: Analog multimeter, digital multimeter, impact wrenches, air wrenches and welding equipment Primary Job Functions:
Starting Wage: $18,000 Senior Wage: $46,000 Job Growth Outlook: 10% Degree Needed: High School & Specialized Training More Career Info: The following link will take you to America's Career Info Net. You will be able to find Wage and Occupational trends for this career or a career very similar. Type of Work: Lays out, assembles, tacks, and performs various types of production welding work on small, medium and or large weldents using hand and semi-automatic welding equipment. Tools Used: AC and DC welding machines, semi-automatic welding equipment, stud welder, five-ton capacity floor operated overhead cranes or hoists, welding jigs, burning torch, various measuring and marking devices, ordinary hand tools, portable power tools, belt grinder, gauges, blueprints, etc. Primary Job Functions:
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Starting Wage: $18,000 Senior Wage: $58,000 Job Growth Outlook: 10-20% Growth faster than average. Job prospects should be excellent. Degree Needed: High school degree required. Training ranges from a few weeks of school or on-the-job training for low-skilled positions to several years of combined school and on-the-job training for highly skilled jobs. More Career Info: The following link will take you to America's Career Info Net. You will be able to find Wage and Occupational trends for this career or a career very similar: Welding
Tool & Die Maker Type of Work: Toolmakers craft precision tools that are used to cut, shape, and form metal and other materials. They also produce jigs and fixtures (devices that hold metal while it is bored, stamped, or drilled) and gauges and other measuring devices. Die makers construct metal forms (dies) that are used to shape metal in stamping and forging operations. They also make metal molds for die-casting and for molding plastics, ceramics, and composite materials. In addition to developing, designing and producing new tools and dies, these workers also may repair worn or damaged tools, dies, gauges, jigs, and fixtures. Tools Used:
Starting Wage: $25,000 Senior Wage: $68,000 Job Growth Outlook: Jobseekers with the appropriate skills and background should enjoy excellent opportunities. Degree Needed: Most tool and die makers train for 4 or 5 years in apprenticeships or postsecondary programs; employers typically recommend a formal apprenticeship training. Classroom training usually consists of mechanical drawing, tool designing, tool programming, blueprint reading, and mathematics courses, including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and basic statistics. Tool and die makers increasingly must have good computer skills to work with CAD technology and CNC machine tools. Because tools and dies must meet strict specifications—precision to one ten-thousandth of an inch is common—the work of tool and die makers requires a high degree of patience and attention to detail. Good eyesight is essential. Persons entering this occupation also should be mechanically inclined, able to work and solve problems independently, and capable of doing work that requires concentration and physical effort. More Career Info: The following link will take you to America's Career Info Net. You will be able to find Wage and Occupational trends for this career or a career very similar. Material moving workers are categorized into two groups: operators and laborers. Operators use machinery to move construction materials, earth, petroleum products, and other heavy materials. Generally, they move materials over short distances—around a construction site, factory, or warehouse. Some move materials on or off trucks and ships. Operators control equipment by moving levers or foot pedals, operating switches, or turning dials. They may also set up and inspect equipment, make adjustments, and perform minor repairs when needed. Laborers and hand material movers manually handle freight, stock, or other materials; clean vehicles, machinery, and other equipment; feed materials into or remove materials from machines or equipment; and pack or package products and materials. Type of Work: The work tends to be repetitive and physically demanding. They may lift and carry heavy objects, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in awkward positions. Some work at great heights, or outdoors in all weather conditions. Tools Used: Forklift, packaging materials Job Titles:
Primary Job Function: Have a good sense of balance, distance judgment, and eye-hand-foot coordination. For those jobs that involve dealing with the public, such as grocery store courtesy clerks, workers should be pleasant and courteous. Starting Wage: $16,000 Senior Wage: $38,000
Job Growth
Outlook:
20% through 2010 Degree Needed: Some employers prefer applicants with a high school diploma, but most simply require workers to be at least 18 years old and physically able to perform the work. Most material moving jobs require no work experience or specific training. For those jobs requiring physical exertion, employers may require that applicants pass a physical exam. Most jobs require reading and basic mathematics skills to read procedures manuals, billing, and other documents. Mechanical aptitude and high school training in automobile or diesel mechanics are helpful because workers may perform some maintenance on their equipment. More Career Info: The following link will take you to America's Career Info Net. You will be able to find Wage and Occupational trends for this career or a career very similar.
Truck
Drivers Type of Work: There are different ways to classify drivers: local and interstate. Local drivers provide daily deliveries and more often have a specific route. Interstate drivers drive throughout the country. An interstate driver assignment’s change according to what they are transporting. Heavy truck and tractor-trailer drivers drive trucks or vans with a capacity of at least 26,000 Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). They transport goods including cars, livestock, and other materials in liquid, loose, or packaged form. Many routes are from city to city and cover long distances. Some companies use two drivers on very long runs—one drives while the other sleeps in a berth behind the cab. "Sleeper" runs may last for days, or even weeks, usually with the truck stopping only for fuel, food, loading, and unloading. Some heavy truck and tractor-trailer drivers who have regular runs transport freight to the same city on a regular basis. Other drivers perform unscheduled runs because shippers request varying service to different cities every day. Dispatchers tell these drivers when to report for work and where to haul the freight. Increasingly, trucking companies use automated routing equipment to track goods during shipment. Long-distance heavy truck and tractor-trailer drivers spend most of their working time behind the wheel, but may load or unload their cargo after arriving at the final destination. This is especially common when drivers haul specialty cargo, because they may be the only one at the destination familiar with procedures or certified to handle the materials. Auto-transport drivers, for example, drive and position cars on the trailers and head ramps at the manufacturing plant and remove them at the dealerships. When picking up or delivering furniture, drivers of long-distance moving vans hire local workers to help them load or unload. Light or delivery services truck drivers drive trucks or vans with a capacity under 26,000 GVW. They deliver or pick up merchandise and packages within a specific area. This may include short "turnarounds" to deliver a shipment to a nearby city, pick up another loaded truck or van, and drive it back to their home base the same day. These services may require use of delivery tracking or location software to track the whereabouts of the merchandise or packages. Light or delivery services truck drivers usually load or unload the merchandise at the customer's place of business. They may have helpers if there are many deliveries to make during the day, or if the load requires heavy moving. Typically, before the driver arrives for work, material handlers load the trucks and arrange items in order of delivery to minimize handling of the merchandise. Customers must sign receipts for goods and pay drivers the balance due on the merchandise if there is a cash-on-delivery arrangement. At the end of the day, drivers turn in receipts, money, records of deliveries made, and any reports on mechanical problems with their trucks. Primary Job Function:
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Light Truck Drivers
Heavy Truck Drivers
Job Growth Outlook: Above average growth with lots of competition 10-20%. This occupation has among the largest number of job openings each year. Degree Needed: A commercial driver's license is required to operate most larger trucks. Many firms require that drivers be at least 22 years old, be able to lift heavy objects, and have driven trucks for 3 to 5 years. Many prefer to hire high school graduates and require annual physical examinations. Companies have an economic incentive to hire less-risky drivers because good drivers can increase fuel economy with their driving skills and decrease liability costs for the company. Taking driver-training courses is a desirable method of preparing for truck driving jobs and for obtaining a commercial driver's license. High school courses in driver-training and automotive mechanics also may be helpful. Many private and public vocational-technical schools offer tractor-trailer driver training programs. The main physical requirements include good hearing, at least 20/40 vision with glasses or corrective lenses, and a 70-degree field of vision in each eye. Drivers can not be colorblind. Drivers must be able to hear a forced whisper in one ear at not less than 5 feet, with a hearing aide if needed. Drivers must have normal use of arms and legs and normal blood pressure. Drivers cannot use any controlled substances, unless prescribed by a licensed physician. More Career Info: The following link will take you to America's Career Info Net. You will be able to find Wage and Occupational trends for this career or a career very similar.
Electrical Sub Assembly
Type of Work: Builds electrical wiring harnesses and wires instruments panels, generator sets, container and spreader attachments and plug in electrical accessory package. Tools Used: Wire spool racks, hot cart, benches, wire cutters, pliers, strippers, hand tools, volt meter, ohm meter, vise, air tools, soldering iron etc. Primary Job Function:
Starting Wage: $19,000 Senior Wage: $27,000 Job Growth Outlook: Slower than average 10% Degree Needed: High School & Specialized Training More Career Info: The following link will take you to America's Career Info Net. You will be able to find Wage and Occupational trends for this career or a career very similar. |
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