Manufacturing Industry

Manufacturing Industry Trends

If you've never considered a job in advanced manufacturing, you’re missing out. Machinists and industrial machinery mechanics are harnessing technology like 3D printing and augmented reality in incredible ways — and making a good salary doing it.

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Manufacturing Job Opportunities

Opportunity, By The Numbers

124,000+Manufacturing job openings this year
$58,000 Average annual salary for Manufacturing professionals
14% Projected manufacturing job growth over the next 5 years