MANUFACTURING

Related JCPS Career Clusters: Manufacturing; Health Science
Did you love building things with Legos? Do you enjoy figuring out how to take things apart and then put them back together? Manufacturing employees work to develop products, processes, machines, and technology that are better, faster, and safer than before.
  • CORE SKILLS
  • MORE SKILLS
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  • Like to design and make things
  • Comfortable working with machines
  • Troubleshooting, equipment selection, maintenance, repair, and/or installation
  • Quality control
  • Ability to work well on a diverse team
  • Problem solving
  • Analytical skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Interest and aptitude for technology
  • Flexibility
MANUFACTURING WORLD CONTRIBUTORS:
Johnston Community College​
​Caterpillar, Inc.
Industry
Occupation
Annual
Entry Wage
Annual
Experienced Wage
Education
Required
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers and Repairers
47,630
78,070
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians
37,850
78,700
Associate's Degree
Mechanical Engineering Technicians
37,250
60,990
Associate's Degree
Tool and Die Makers
39,850
62,020
Post-Secondary Non-Degree Award
Mechanical Drafters
33,270
61,730
Associate's Degree
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
43,460
67,450
Post-Secondary Non-Degree Award
Medical Equipment Repairers
37,280
75,090
Associate's Degree
Chemical Technicians
30,460
61,400
Associate's Degree
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
37,370
67,100
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
39,160
62,020
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Electrical and Electronics Drafters
29,120
60,360
Associate's Degree
Industrial Engineering Technicians
37,040
69,030
Associate's Degree
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers
46,500
80,860
Post-Secondary Non-Degree Award
Welders, Cutters, Solderers and Brazers
31,350
50,520
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Production, Planning and Expediting Clerks
30,240
59,760
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Machinists
33,450
60,570
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Maintenance Workers, Machinery
30,110
59,770
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators
23,270
49,200
High School Diploma or Equivalent
​Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
​28,950
​50,680
High School Diploma or Equivalent
​Dental Laboratory Technicians
​38,280
​60,850
High School Diploma or EquivalentValue
​Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators and Tenders
​26,790
​47,640
​High School Diploma or Equivalent
​Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
24,140​
48,620
​High School Diploma or Equivalent
Sources: NC Department of Commerce Labor & Economic Analysis and EMSI