Manufacturing compensation averages more than $65,000 per year, the highest in the private business sector.
Precision machinists, who earn $30,000 to $80,000 a year, are the second highest paying job group in the US economy. Half of all college graduates will never earn that much.
Manufacturing provides more rewarding employment and manufacturers are leaders in employee training.
Manufacturing has been affected by a shortage of skilled workers, which is definitely uncool.
In a recent survey, 95% of Yavapai County's manufacturers state they have multiple unfilled job openings right now.
In addition to higher than expected pay and challenging high tech work, those who choose manufacturing careers are likely to find themselves in problem-solving and quality circles, self-managed work teams and total quality management teams according to a recent survey by Paul Osterman, professor of human resources and management at MIT.
The world of high tech manufacturing invents the future and is responsible for more than 70% of all business research and development.
Your community has education, training and internship programs available to help you explore these great opportunities.
To receive more information on a how you can start your career in manufacturing, email us at info@yavapaimanufacturers.org.
