CAREER PATH OPPORTUNITY
MISC. ASSEMBLERS AND FABRICATORS OCCUPATION OUTLOOK IN SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN, CY 2022
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE? Occupations for Assemblers and fabricators continue to be one of the most indemand positions in Southeast Michigan, with over 70,000 workers employed in each of the past two years evaluated. These workers build finished products and the parts that go into them. Most assemblers and fabricators work in manufacturing plants. Their duties may involve long periods of standing or sitting. Most work full time, including some evenings and weekends.
71,316 WORKERS EMPLOYED
HOW MUCH COULD I EARN?
RELATED CAREER PATHWAYS
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MISCELLANEOUS ASSEMBLERS AND FABRICATORS WHAT EDUCATION & SKILLS WILL I NEED? The positions posted for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators seldom require a high level of education or experience. A high school diploma or GED was found to be sufficient in 44% of postings, with an Associates degree or higher required in only 7% of postings. This characteristic is also reflected in the required experience, with "no experience" listed commanding 74% of posts.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE IN JOB POSTINGS
FOR TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES CONTACT YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND MICHIGAN WORKS! AGENCY WHAT TECHNICAL SKILLS SHOULD I DEVELOP? • • • • •
Hand Tools Assembly Lines Power Tool Operation Machinery Production Line
• Warehousing • Housekeeping • Blueprinting • Production Process • Tooling
WHAT COMMON SKILLS DO EMPLOYERS LOOK FOR? • Lifting Ability • Detail Oriented • Communications • Operations • Packaging And Labeling
• Management • Arithmetic • Mechanical Aptitude • Tape Measure • Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS SHOULD I PURSUE? • Security Clearance • Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification • Forklift Certification • ServSafe Certification
• Operator Certification • Qualified Security Assessor • Board Certified/Board Eligible • Certified Welding Inspector
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MISCELLANEOUS ASSEMBLERS AND FABRICATORS JOB POSTINGS BY PROSPERITY REGION
227 200
2,258 508
FOR TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES CONTACT YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND MICHIGAN WORKS! AGENCY *RELATED TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION PROVIDERS IN SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN ARE COLOR CODED TO MATCH THE PROSPERITY REGION
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