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Industrial & Energy Plant Maintenance WAGES AND OUTLOOK This career pays above the statewide median wage of $18.88/hour. Across Minnesota, Machinery Maintenance workers earn a median wage of nearly $20/ HOT JOB, COOL COMPANY hour; high earners make more than $23/hour. In the seven-county metro area, workers earn just under $21/hour; high earners make well over $25/hour. This career is high growth compared to other careers. There will be a need for about 190 new Machinery Maintenance Workers to meet market demand between 2014–2024. Growth rate is 8.1 percent, or well above the statewide average. QUALITY INSPECTOR QA1 Precision Products, Inc. 21730 Hanover Avenue Lakeville, MN 55044 [phone] www.qa1.net [email protected] Education Requirements: High School, Skilled Certification Program Starting Salary: $13+/hour Job Description: Position executes all aspects of quality control by inspecting in-process, incoming and outgoing products; calibrating and maintaining accurate calibration records on gages and measuring equipment; inspecting and signing off on completed products; reading and understanding engineering drawings and prints; other related duties as assigned. Advancement Opportunities: Various positions within quality department; assembly or machining work; or move to engineering group in document control or drafting (further certification required). Where/How to Apply: Send resume and cover letter to [email protected] HOT JOB, COOL COMPANY CNC MACHINIST QA1 Precision Products, Inc. 21730 Hanover Avenue Lakeville, MN 55044 [phone] www.qa1.net [email protected] Education Requirements: 2 Year Technical Starting Salary: $15+/hour Job Description: Position is responsible for producing machined parts by programming, setting up and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine; assisting in tool selection; reading prints; performing in-process inspections; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies; other related duties as assigned. Advancement Opportunities: Various levels of machinists, including lead and manager positions. Where/How to Apply: Send resume and cover letter to [email protected] 30 lakevillechamber.org