Environmental Scan 2017: Human Capital Issues within the Medical Devices Sector
(i.e. supervisor, production supervisor,
production officer)
6
7233. Industrial Machinery Mechanics
and Repairers
(i.e. CNC machinist, machine
programmer, machine setter)
19%
Note:
Critical occupation
Essential occupation: An occupation that is selected by the surveyed companies as crucial for the company’s
operation and business growth
Critical occupation: A skilled / semi-skilled occupation that is highly sought after (including job which industries
may be facing shortages or difficulties in hiring) and falls under a strategic sector.
Majority of the companies in non-consumables segment require at least a bachelor degree
for the position as sales and marketing managers, manufacturing managers, industrial and
production engineers, mechanical engineers, manufacturing professionals and manufacturing
supervisors. The minimum qualification needed for mechanical engineering technicians is
Diploma level.
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