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IN DEMAND MANUFACTURING JOBS
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION
MANAGERS
Coordinate the activities involved in
manufacturing products.
MACHINISTS
Set up and operate a variety of machine tools
to produce precision parts.
This career is currently in high demand. This career is high growth compared to
other careers.
There will be a need for about 4,181 new
Industrial Production Managers to meet
market demand between 2016-2026. This
includes the demand due to replacement
(workers leaving the occupation or retiring)
as well as growth. There will be a need for about 14,059
new Machinists to meet market demand
between 2016-2026. This includes the
demand due to replacement (workers
leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as
growth.
This is a very high-wage career. It pays
well above the statewide median wage
of $47.04 across Minnesota, the wages
range from $37.71 to $60.95. This career pays above the statewide
median wage of $23.40 across
Minnesota, the wages range from
$18.69 to $28.43.
This career typically requires a bachelor’s
degree in one of the following: This career requires a high school diploma
or equivalent. Apprenticeships and/or
certificates are recommended to learn the
necessary skills to be competent in this
career.
Business Administration, Management and
Operations, Engineering-Related Fields,
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/
Technicians
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