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
44,930
78,070
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians
41,610
70,820
Associate's Degree
Mechanical Engineering Technicians
38,310
63,060
Associate's Degree
Tool and Die Makers
37,910
55,710
Post-Secondary Non-Degree Award
Mechanical Drafters
37,900
61,770
Associate's Degree
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
37,340
62,950
Post-Secondary Non-Degree Award
Medical Equipment Repairers
37,190
66,310
Associate's Degree
Chemical Technicians
35,270
57,080
Associate's Degree
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
34,730
58,640
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
33,300
53,720
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Electrical and Electronics Drafters
33,320
54,880
Associate's Degree
Industrial Engineering Technicians
33,220
54,670
Associate's Degree
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Programmers
31,800
54,520
Post-Secondary Non-Degree Award
Welders, Cutters, Solderers and Brazers
30,630
46,890
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Production, Planning and Expediting Clerks
30,460
54,130
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Machinists
30,410
49,890
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Maintenance Workers, Machinery
30,350
50,350
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators
30,230
43,060
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Upholsterer
29,640
42,160
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
26,140
46,350
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Dental Laboratory Technicians
26,110
51,720
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators and Tenders
25,120
42,650
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
21,260
38,220
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Sources: NC Department of Commerce Labor & Economic Analysis and EMSI