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Production
Production workers set up or operate machinery. They also may assemble products. Many workers in production do not work the normal 9 AM- 5 PM shift. Employers extend hours to maximize production efficiency. In some jobs computers have changed the nature of the work. Production has become high tech with computers used in a lot of different areas. You should have some of the following skills:
- Quickness and Accuracy
- Good Eyesight and Color Vision
- Manual Strength and Dexterity
- Problem-Solving
Job Outlook by mnCareers.org: Outlook is good for production careers, although conditions have slowed over the last few years. A slowdown means it can be more difficult to find entry-level positions and competition can be fierce for those openings. When the economy strengthens, the number of opportunities in production will increase.
Changes in technology have a big impact on production jobs. The printing industry is becoming more and more computerized, and this has changed the way presses run and jobs are tracked. Processes are likely to be automated, meaning fewer machine operators are needed. Operators will need to be familiar with multiple machines and have extensive work experience and computer knowledge.
Printing Equipment Operators: Set up and operate printing machines. Employment currently: 8,860. Best Fits into Interest Profile: RC (Click Here, to determine your interest profile).
Wages: Low End: $11.10 Mid Range: $16.60 High End: $24.90
Education: On-the-Job Training: Most train for a few months to a year. Formal training is available.
Job Outlook: Good: Good number of openings available especially in urban areas.
Growth: 270 Openings per year.
Airplane Assemblers: Assemble airplanes and other flying craft. Employment currently: 190. Best Fits into Interest Profile: IR (Click Here, to determine your interest profile).
Wages: Low End: $15.90 Mid Range: $24.70 High End: $42.00
Education: On-the-Job Training: A majority receive training from a few weeks to a few years.
Job Outlook: Fair: Few openings each year. If travel has a downturn demand will decrease.
Growth: <10 Openings per year.
Precision Assemblers: Fit together small parts for computers, motors, batteries, brakes, watches, clocks, etc. Employment currently: 2,980. Best Fits into Interest Profile: R (Click Here, to determine your interest profile).
Wages: Low End: $8.90 Mid Range: $12.60 High End: $17.90
Education: On-the-Job Training: Training on the job varies by task being learned.
Job Outlook: Fair: Automation is decreasing the demand for this type of worker.
Growth: 70 Openings per year (shrinking).
Bookbinders & Bindery Workers: Set up and operate machines to produce books and other print materials. Employment currently: 3,590. Best Fits into Interest Profile: R (Click Here, to determine your interest profile).
Wages: Low End: $8.80 Mid Range: $13.40 High End: $20.90
Education: On-the-Job Training: Short term training lasting 1-3 weeks is common.
Job Outlook: Fair: Turnover will create openings. Computers will limit growth in the future.
Growth: 120 Openings per year.
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