massachusetts careers in manufacturing
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Careers in
AdvancedManufacturing
What is Manufacturing?
Manufacturing is the use of tools and labor to make things for use or sale.
Anything that you touch is manufactured: Aerospace Parts Military Parts Medical Devices Automotive Parts Computer Parts
Myth
There are NO manufacturing
jobs
Reality
81% of manufacturing companies say their
BIGGEST problem is finding qualified
workers
Myth
Most manufacturing jobs are
low skilled and low paying.
Reality
$40,000
$60,000
$80,000$79,531
$60,898
Average Annual Pay in Massachusetts
Manu-facturing
*Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Myth
Manufacturing is noisy, dirty, dangerous, and
repetitive.
Most modern day manufacturers use a system called LEAN which helps keep the shops clean.
Many high tech parts must be
manufactured in a clean
environment to meet government
standards.
Reality
Would I Be Good at Manufacturing?
Someone who would enjoy manufacturing has these skills:
Working with you hands Problem Solving Computer Skills Communication Team Work
© MassMEP 2007
Requires Experience and a High School Diploma/GED
Occupation Median Hourly Wage
Inspector, Tester, Sorter, Sampler
$18.75
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assembler
$17.64
Team Assembler $13.46
*Source: Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development
Short-term Training /Associates Degree
Occupation Median Hourly Wage
Electronics Technician $27.39
Drafter $19.79
Machinist $21.75
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
$18.10
*Source: Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development
Requires 4 or More Years of College
Occupation Median Hourly Wage
Materials Engineer $41.28
First Line Supervisor $47.24
Mechanical Engineer $32.36
Industrial Engineering Technlogist
$42.45
*Source: Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development
Training/College Opportunities
Massasoit Community College: Biotechnology Certificate Program
MACWIC Online Training LearnCNC Machining Course
Mass Bay Community College, Porter & Chester Institute Computer-Aided Design Certificate Program (CAD)
Bristol Community College CNC Machinist Certificate Program
FREE Mass MEP Manufacturing Training Program
July 7-11th (Monday thru Friday)
8:00am-5:00pm
Attendance all five days is mandatory
Successful completers will receive certifications in Shop Math, Blueprint Reading, Metrology, and OSHA 10.
If eligible, you will be able to participate in our YouthWorks Summer Jobs Program as a paid intern for a manufacturing company.
Questions
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Contact Information & Resources
Andy MartinYouthWorks Brockton
34 School St. Brockton, MA 02301(508) 584-9800 x22
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