Location, multi-modal transportation, and workforce make Henderson County an ideal choice for automotive industry companies and suppliers. Henderson is situated in the heart of the nation’s automotive belt and offers access to more than a dozen major manufacturing facilities.
Our Automotive Companies
Gibbs Die Casting Corp. | Vibracoustic | Dana Holding Group |
Accuride Corp. | Hercules Mfg. Co. | Rayloc |
Regional OEMs
13 major automotive manufacturers, and numerous tier 1 automotive suppliers are located within 200 miles of Northwest Kentucky and Henderson County. Another 8 OEMs are located within 300 miles. Central location and quick access and delivery – the Henderson advantage.

Our Companies
Die Casting Foundries
Than the US National Average
Body Manufacturing
Than the US National Average
Metal Mfg.
Than the US National Average
Skills Training Pipeline

Henderson Community College
- Offers 2 Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology Degree programs
- Annual average of 20 students graduating in the study area of Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
- Offers 1 Welding Degree program
- Annual average of about 7 students graduating in the study area of Welding

Ivy Tech Community College
- Offers 7 Automotive Sciences and 3 Automotive Technology Degree programs
- Annual average of 775 students graduating in the study areas of Automotive Science and Technology

Owensboro Community and Technical College
- Offers 8 Automotive Sciences and 3 Automotive Technology Degree programs
- Annual average of 108 students graduating in the study areas of Automotive Science and Technology

West Kentucky Community and Technical College
- Offers 6 Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology Degree programs
- Annual average of 106 students graduating in the study area of Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
- Offers 3 Automotive Technology Degree programs
- Annual average of 53 students graduating in the study areas of Automotive Science and Technology
Our Workforce
(Including Team Assembly)
Technicians and Mechanics
Solderers & Brazers
Automotive Companies in our Laborshed
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- 96 General Auto Repair
- 63 Auto Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance
- 30 Machine Shops
- 20 Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers
- 11 Fabricated Structural Metal Mfg
- 8 Sheet Metal Work Mfg
- 6 Plate Work Mfg
- 4 Motor Vehicle Body Mfg
- 2 Other Fabricated Wire Product Mfg
- 2 Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Mfg
- 2 All Other Miscellaneous Mfg
- 1 All Other Auto Repair and Maintenance
- 1 Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Mfg
- 1 Motor Vehicle Brake System Mfg
- 87 Engineering Services
- 48 Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
- 24 Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
- 19 Electrical, Wiring, and Related Equipment Wholesalers
- 8 Auto and Other Motor Vehicle Merchant Wholesalers
- 8 Other Auto Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance
- 5 Graphic Design Services
- 3 Nonferrous Metal Die-Casting Foundries
- 2 Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping
- 2 Iron and Steel Forging
- 1 Other Motor Vehicle Parts Mfg
- 1 Vehicle Steering/Suspension Components (except Spring) Mfg
- 1 Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts Mfg
- 1 Tire and Tube Merchant Wholesalers
- 96 General Automotive Repair
- 87 Engineering Services
- 63 Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance
- 48 Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
- 30 Machine Shops
- 24 Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
- 20 Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers
- 19 Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
- 11 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
- 8 Automobile and Other Motor Vehicle Merchant Wholesalers
- 8 Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing
- 8 Other Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance
- 6 Plate Work Manufacturing
- 5 Graphic Design Services
- 4 Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing
- 3 Nonferrous Metal Die-Casting Foundries
- 2 Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing
- 2 Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping
- 2 Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing
- 2 Iron and Steel Forging
- 2 All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing
- 1 Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
- 1 All Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance
- 1 Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing
- 1 Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Manufacturing
- 1 Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing
- 1 Motor Vehicle Brake System Manufacturing
- 1 Tire and Tube Merchant Wholesalers
Automotive Companies vs US Average
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- 2,531% more Nonferrous Metal Die-Casting Foundries
- 277% more Motor Vehicle Body Mfg
- 136% more Fabricated Structural Metal Mfg
- 101% more Vehicle Steering/Suspension Components (except Spring) Mfg
- 72% more Auto and Other Motor Vehicle Merchant Wholesalers
- 60% more Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
- 15% more Auto Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance
- 800% more Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping
- 143% more Iron and Steel Forging
- 127% more Other Fabricated Wire Product Mfg
- 96% more Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Mfg
- 69% more Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
- 24% more Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers
- 11% more Sheet Metal Work Mfg
- 2,531% more Nonferrous Metal Die-Casting Foundries
- 800% more Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping
- 277% more Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing
- 143% more Iron and Steel Forging
- 136% more Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
- 127% more Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing
- 101% more Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing
- 96% more Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing
- 72% more Automobile and Other Motor Vehicle Merchant Wholesalers
- 69% more Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
- 60% more Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
- 24% more Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers
- 15% more Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance
- 11% more Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing
Skilled Labor in our Laborshed
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- 4,984 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
- 3,439 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers
- 2,931 Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
- 2,078 First-Line Supervisors of Office and Admin Support Workers
- 1,577 First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
- 1,343 Industrial Machinery Mechanics
- 1,119 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
- 1,019 Auto Service Technicians and Mechanics
- 941 Helpers--Production Workers
- 866 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators
- 776 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
- 711 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment
- 578 Buyers and Purchasing Agents
- 545 Production Workers, All Other
- 521 Business Operations Specialists, All Other
- 477 Extruding and Drawing Machine Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 453 Chemical Equipment Operators
- 399 Computer Systems Analysts
- 328 Tool and Die Makers
- 285 Auto Body and Related Repairers
- 263 Graphic Designers
- 248 Electrical Engineers
- 239 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Operators
- 196 Sewing Machine Operators
- 183 Millwrights
- 170 Maintenance Workers, Machinery
- 169 Architectural and Engineering Managers
- 159 Multiple Machine Tool Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 146 Rolling Machine Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 112 Logisticians
- 110 Crane and Tower Operators
- 105 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
- 98 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Operators
- 95 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
- 91 Engineers, All Other
- 72 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 71 Procurement Clerks
- 64 Materials Engineers
- 61 Auto Glass Installers and Repairers
- 55 Foundry Mold and Coremakers
- 48 Commercial and Industrial Designers
- 44 Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal/Plastic
- 41 Forging Machine Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 39 Extruding and Forming Machine Operators, Synthetic and Glass Fibers
- 35 Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators
- 32 Material Moving Workers, All Other
- 28 Tire Builders
- 27 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers
- 25 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 15 Drafters, All Other
- 13 Materials Scientists
- 12 Textile Cutting Machine Operators
- 3,928 General and Operations Managers
- 3,359 Assemblers and Fabricators (Other, Including Team)
- 2,617 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
- 1,975 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 1,389 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks
- 1,149 Packers and Packagers, Hand
- 1,072 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
- 957 First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
- 920 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 807 Human Resources Specialists
- 717 Machinists
- 656 Supervisors of Transport/Material Moving Workers, Except Air Cargo Handling
- 550 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
- 538 Mixing and Blending Machine Operators
- 478 Industrial Engineers
- 477 Machine Feeders and Offbearers
- 414 Industrial Production Managers
- 357 Mechanical Engineers
- 317 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping
- 268 Admin Services Managers
- 257 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Operators
- 248 Computer and Information Systems Managers
- 220 Industrial Engineering Technicians
- 188 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
- 175 Sheet Metal Workers
- 169 Human Resources Managers
- 166 Electrical, Electronic, Electromechanical Assemblers
- 155 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
- 118 Mechanical Drafters
- 112 Cutting and Slicing Machine Operators
- 105 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
- 102 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand
- 95 Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal/Plastic
- 91 Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
- 80 Software Developers, Systems Software
- 71 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 68 Pourers and Casters, Metal
- 64 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Operators
- 59 Mechanical Engineering Technicians
- 51 Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators
- 47 Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators
- 43 Painters, Transportation Equipment
- 41 Plating and Coating Machine Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 37 Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators
- 33 Milling and Planing Machine Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 28 Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 28 Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
- 26 Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other
- 16 Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners
- 15 Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers
- 12 Electro-Mechanical Technicians
- 10 Layout Workers, Metal/Plastic
- 4,984 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
- 3,928 General and Operations Managers
- 3,439 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers
- 3,359 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other, Including Team Assemblers
- 2,931 Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
- 2,617 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
- 2,078 First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
- 1,975 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- 1,577 First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
- 1,389 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks
- 1,343 Industrial Machinery Mechanics
- 1,149 Packers and Packagers, Hand
- 1,119 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
- 1,072 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
- 1,019 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
- 957 First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
- 941 Helpers--Production Workers
- 920 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- 866 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
- 807 Human Resources Specialists
- 776 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
- 717 Machinists
- 711 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment
- 656 First-line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
- 578 Buyers and Purchasing Agents
- 550 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
- 545 Production Workers, All Other
- 538 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
- 521 Business Operations Specialists, All Other
- 478 Industrial Engineers
- 477 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- 477 Machine Feeders and Offbearers
- 453 Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
- 414 Industrial Production Managers
- 399 Computer Systems Analysts
- 357 Mechanical Engineers
- 328 Tool and Die Makers
- 317 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping
- 285 Automotive Body and Related Repairers
- 268 Administrative Services Managers
- 263 Graphic Designers
- 257 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
- 248 Electrical Engineers
- 248 Computer and Information Systems Managers
- 239 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
- 220 Industrial Engineering Technicians
- 196 Sewing Machine Operators
- 188 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
- 183 Millwrights
- 175 Sheet Metal Workers
- 170 Maintenance Workers, Machinery
- 169 Human Resources Managers
- 169 Architectural and Engineering Managers
- 166 Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers
- 159 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- 155 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
- 146 Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- 118 Mechanical Drafters
- 112 Logisticians
- 112 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
- 110 Crane and Tower Operators
- 105 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
- 105 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
- 102 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand
- 98 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
- 95 Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic
- 95 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
- 91 Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
- 91 Engineers, All Other
- 80 Software Developers, Systems Software
- 72 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- 71 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic
- 71 Procurement Clerks
- 68 Pourers and Casters, Metal
- 64 Materials Engineers
- 64 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
- 61 Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers
- 59 Mechanical Engineering Technicians
- 55 Foundry Mold and Coremakers
- 51 Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators
- 48 Commercial and Industrial Designers
- 47 Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders
- 44 Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal and Plastic
- 43 Painters, Transportation Equipment
- 41 Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- 41 Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- 39 Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers
- 37 Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders
- 35 Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders
- 33 Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- 32 Material Moving Workers, All Other
- 28 Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- 28 Tire Builders
- 28 Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
- 27 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers
- 26 Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other
- 25 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- 16 Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners
- 15 Drafters, All Other
- 15 Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers
- 13 Materials Scientists
- 12 Electro-Mechanical Technicians
- 12 Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
- 10 Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
Skilled Labor Vs US Average
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- 792% more Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 352% more Extruding and Drawing Machine Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 305% more Chemical Equipment Operators
- 239% more Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 197% more Millwrights
- 190% more Mixing and Blending Machine Operators
- 165% more Industrial Machinery Mechanics
- 132% more Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand
- 113% more Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Operators
- 88% more Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Operators
- 78% more Assemblers and Fabricators (Other, Including Team)
- 70% more Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators
- 67% more Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 64% more Helpers--Production Workers
- 57% more Materials Engineers
- 52% more Forging Machine Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 42% more Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks
- 41% more Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal/Plastic
- 37% more Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators
- 36% more Maintenance Workers, Machinery
- 33% more Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
- 30% more Machinists
- 29% more Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
- 26% more Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
- 25% more Industrial Engineers
- 23% more Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment
- 22% more Auto Body and Related Repairers
- 21% more Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
- 17% more Stock Clerks and Order Fillers
- 13% more Supervisors of Transport/Material Moving Workers, Except Air Cargo Handling
- 12% more Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners
- 3% more Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
- 529% more Pourers and Casters, Metal
- 338% more Machine Feeders and Offbearers
- 294% more Rolling Machine Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 209% more Tool and Die Makers
- 191% more Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping
- 173% more Foundry Mold and Coremakers
- 135% more Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Operators
- 128% more Industrial Engineering Technicians
- 103% more Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators
- 79% more Auto Glass Installers and Repairers
- 77% more First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
- 68% more Crane and Tower Operators
- 65% more Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
- 63% more Industrial Production Managers
- 53% more Packaging and Filling Machine Operators
- 42% more Extruding and Forming Machine Operators, Synthetic and Glass Fibers
- 41% more Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
- 38% more First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
- 37% more Production Workers, All Other
- 35% more Mechanical Drafters
- 33% more Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
- 29% more Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
- 26% more Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal/Plastic
- 25% more Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators
- 23% more Cutting and Slicing Machine Operators
- 22% more Milling and Planing Machine Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 21% more General and Operations Managers
- 18% more Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers
- 15% more Materials Scientists
- 12% more Packers and Packagers, Hand
- 9% more Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Operators
- 792% more Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- 529% more Pourers and Casters, Metal
- 352% more Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- 338% more Machine Feeders and Offbearers
- 305% more Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
- 294% more Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- 239% more Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- 209% more Tool and Die Makers
- 197% more Millwrights
- 191% more Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping
- 190% more Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
- 173% more Foundry Mold and Coremakers
- 165% more Industrial Machinery Mechanics
- 135% more Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
- 132% more Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand
- 128% more Industrial Engineering Technicians
- 113% more Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
- 103% more Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders
- 88% more Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
- 79% more Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers
- 78% more Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other, Including Team Assemblers
- 77% more First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
- 70% more Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators
- 68% more Crane and Tower Operators
- 67% more Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- 65% more Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
- 64% more Helpers--Production Workers
- 63% more Industrial Production Managers
- 57% more Materials Engineers
- 53% more Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
- 52% more Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- 42% more Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers
- 42% more Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks
- 41% more Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
- 41% more Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic
- 38% more First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
- 37% more Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders
- 37% more Production Workers, All Other
- 36% more Maintenance Workers, Machinery
- 35% more Mechanical Drafters
- 33% more Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
- 33% more Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
- 30% more Machinists
- 29% more Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
- 29% more Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
- 26% more Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal and Plastic
- 26% more Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
- 25% more Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders
- 25% more Industrial Engineers
- 23% more Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
- 23% more Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment
- 22% more Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- 22% more Automotive Body and Related Repairers
- 21% more General and Operations Managers
- 21% more Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
- 18% more Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers
- 17% more Stock Clerks and Order Fillers
- 15% more Materials Scientists
- 13% more First-line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
- 12% more Packers and Packagers, Hand
- 12% more Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners
- 9% more Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
- 3% more Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Growth Occupations
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- 82% Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
- 67% Foundry Mold and Coremakers
- 56% Tire Builders
- 51% Human Resources Specialists
- 42% Multiple Machine Tool Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 39% Auto Glass Installers and Repairers
- 37% Logisticians
- 30% Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
- 25% Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
- 25% Drafters, All Other
- 23% Production Workers, All Other
- 23% Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal/Plastic
- 20% General and Operations Managers
- 18% Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators
- 18% Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
- 16% Machinists
- 13% Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 12% Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand
- 11% Plating and Coating Machine Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 8% First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
- 6% Stock Clerks and Order Fillers
- 6% Electrical, Electronic, Electromechanical Assemblers
- 5% Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Operators
- 4% Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Operators
- 3% Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
- 2% Mechanical Drafters
- 2% Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
- 1% Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks
- 69% Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal/Plastic
- 62% Chemical Equipment Operators
- 53% Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 46% Human Resources Managers
- 40% Millwrights
- 39% Materials Engineers
- 32% Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping
- 28% Industrial Engineers
- 25% Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment
- 23% Electrical Engineers
- 23% Industrial Machinery Mechanics
- 22% Tool and Die Makers
- 18% Extruding and Forming Machine Operators, Synthetic and Glass Fibers
- 18% Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
- 16% Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Operators
- 14% Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
- 13% Industrial Production Managers
- 11% Mechanical Engineers
- 8% Maintenance Workers, Machinery
- 6% Assemblers and Fabricators (Other, Including Team)
- 6% Milling and Planing Machine Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 5% Packaging and Filling Machine Operators
- 5% Industrial Engineering Technicians
- 3% Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
- 3% First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
- 2% Admin Services Managers
- 1% Packers and Packagers, Hand
- 1% Computer and Information Systems Managers
- 69% Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal/Plastic
- 62% Chemical Equipment Operators
- 53% Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 46% Human Resources Managers
- 40% Millwrights
- 39% Materials Engineers
- 32% Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping
- 28% Industrial Engineers
- 25% Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment
- 23% Electrical Engineers
- 23% Industrial Machinery Mechanics
- 22% Tool and Die Makers
- 18% Extruding and Forming Machine Operators, Synthetic and Glass Fibers
- 18% Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
- 16% Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Operators
- 14% Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
- 13% Industrial Production Managers
- 11% Mechanical Engineers
- 8% Maintenance Workers, Machinery
- 6% Assemblers and Fabricators (Other, Including Team)
- 6% Milling and Planing Machine Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 5% Packaging and Filling Machine Operators
- 5% Industrial Engineering Technicians
- 3% Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
- 3% First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
- 2% Admin Services Managers
- 1% Packers and Packagers, Hand
- 1% Computer and Information Systems Managers