CAREERS
CAREERS
National average salary: $12.83 per hour
Primary duties: Assemblers study instructions to understand the work or construction process. They also measure, connect and weld parts together. Assemblers should be good communicators, have technical knowledge and be skilled in using tools and machines. Assemblers are required to have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
National average salary: $14.67 per hour
Primary duties: Quality control inspectors monitor operations to ensure products are being produced according to standards. They review specifications, oversee processes and identify defects in goods and materials. Some quality control inspectors make suggestions to improve the efficiency and accuracy of machines and operations. These manufacturing professionals need attention to detail and analytical skills to identify issues and fix them. To become a quality control inspector, candidates need a high school diploma or the equivalent.
National average salary: $17.16 per hour
Primary duties: Manufacturing technicians are responsible for setting up and operating equipment as well as making necessary adjustments to meet safety and quality standards. Manufacturing technicians often blend their technical and mechanical skills to get their job done. At a minimum, they’re required to have a high school diploma; however, many have a postsecondary certificate or associate degree. Many of their skills can be learned on the job.
National average salary: $23.05 per hour
Primary duties: Millwrights install and maintain equipment and machinery. They often work in factories, construction sites and power plants. They’re required to read complex technical plans and troubleshoot under pressure. They should display a great deal of technical and problem-solving skills. Millwrights are required to have the minimum of a high school diploma or the equivalent.
National average salary: $95,001 per year
Primary duties: Packaging engineers develop packaging ideas, performing research and evaluate package production. Employees in this field use their knowledge of science, engineering and technology to design product packaging. Packaging engineers should be good problem solvers and communicators. They must also have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and a Professional Engineer license.
National average salary: $105,471 per year
Primary duties: Plant managers oversee the operations of manufacturing factories. They manage employees, monitor processes and perform quality control. They also hire employees, create schedules and maintain certain quotas. Plant managers should have excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to do well in this role. To become a plant manager, individuals usually need a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business Administrations. Some plant managers have a high school diploma and over 10 years of experience.
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