Henderson County is a nationally top-ranking area for metalworking. With plentiful existing industry, infrastructure, a trained laborforce, low energy costs and easy access to shipping and transportation, Henderson County is a perfect place to grow your metalworking business.
Our Metalworking Companies
Century Aluminum | Audubon Metals | Taubensee Steel & Wire Co. |
Hydro Aluminum Metals USA LLC | AMG Aluminum | Eastern Alloys |
Our Companies
16006% More Alumina Refining &
Primary Aluminum Production
Than the US National Average
Primary Aluminum Production
Than the US National Average
2531% More Nonferrous Metal
Die-Casting Foundries
Than the US National Average
Die-Casting Foundries
Than the US National Average
1689% More Secondary Smelting &
Alloying of Aluminum
Than the US National Average
Alloying of Aluminum
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 14 Manufacturing Degree programs
- Annual Average of 422 students graduating in the study area of Manufacturing
- Offers 2 Welding Degree programs
- Annual average of about 130 students graduating in the study area of Welding

West Kentucky Community and Technical College
- Offers 5 Manufacturing Degree programs
- Annual Average of 220 students graduating in the study area of Manufacturing
- Offers 2 Welding Degree programs
- Annual average of about 155 students graduating in the study area of Welding
Our Workforce
1,975 Molding, Coremaking, & Casting
Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders
Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders
920 Cutting, Punching, & Press
Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders
Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders
776 Welders, Cutters,
Solderers, and Brazers
Solderers, and Brazers
Metalworking Companies in our Laborshed
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- 60 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- 15 Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture Mfg
- 9 Sign Mfg
- 7 Industrial Building Construction
- 6 Plate Work Mfg
- 5 Metal Crown/Closure, Other Stamping (except Auto)
- 4 Metal Coating/Engraving (except Jewelry/Silverware), Allied Services
- 4 All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Mfg
- 3 Nonferrous Metal Die-Casting Foundries
- 2 Other Fabricated Wire Product Mfg
- 2 Metal Window and Door Mfg
- 2 Alumina Refining and Primary Aluminum Production
- 2 Relay and Industrial Control Mfg
- 2 Iron and Steel Forging
- 1 Rolling Mill and Other Metalworking Machinery Mfg
- 1 Secondary Smelting and Alloying of Aluminum
- 1 Synthetic Dye and Pigment Mfg
- 1 Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Mfg
- 1 Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Mfg
- 1 All Other Leather Good and Allied Product Mfg
- 1 Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Mfg from Purchased Steel
- 1 Machine Tool Mfg
- 1 Other Aluminum Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding
- 30 Machine Shops
- 11 Fabricated Structural Metal Mfg
- 8 Sheet Metal Work Mfg
- 6 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
- 5 Mining Machinery and Equipment Mfg
- 4 Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Mfg
- 4 Other Industrial Machinery Mfg
- 3 Materials Recovery Facilities
- 2 Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Mfg
- 2 Misc. Commercial/Industrial Machinery Equipment Rental/Leasing
- 2 Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Mfg
- 2 Other Metal Container Mfg
- 2 Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Mfg
- 2 Other Electronic Component Mfg
- 1 Saw Blade and Handtool Mfg
- 1 Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Mfg
- 1 Rolled Steel Shape Mfg
- 1 Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Mfg
- 1 Construction Machinery Mfg
- 1 Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Mfg
- 1 Jewelry and Silverware Mfg
- 1 Commercial/Industrial/Institutional Light Fixture Mfg
- 1 Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Mfg
- 60 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- 30 Machine Shops
- 15 Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture Manufacturing
- 11 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
- 9 Sign Manufacturing
- 8 Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing
- 7 Industrial Building Construction
- 6 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
- 6 Plate Work Manufacturing
- 5 Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
- 5 Metal Crown, Closure, and Other Metal Stamping (except Automotive)
- 4 Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing
- 4 Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers
- 4 Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
- 4 All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
- 3 Materials Recovery Facilities
- 3 Nonferrous Metal Die-Casting Foundries
- 2 Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing
- 2 Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing
- 2 Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing
- 2 Metal Window and Door Manufacturing
- 2 Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing
- 2 Alumina Refining and Primary Aluminum Production
- 2 Other Metal Container Manufacturing
- 2 Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing
- 2 Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing
- 2 Iron and Steel Forging
- 2 Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
- 1 Rolling Mill and Other Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing
- 1 Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing
- 1 Secondary Smelting and Alloying of Aluminum
- 1 Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing
- 1 Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing
- 1 Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing
- 1 Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing
- 1 Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing
- 1 Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing
- 1 Construction Machinery Manufacturing
- 1 All Other Leather Good and Allied Product Manufacturing
- 1 Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing
- 1 Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel
- 1 Jewelry and Silverware Manufacturing
- 1 Machine Tool Manufacturing
- 1 Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing
- 1 Other Aluminum Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding
- 1 Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing
Metalworking Companies vs US Average
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- 16,006% more Alumina Refining and Primary Aluminum Production
- 1,689% more Secondary Smelting and Alloying of Aluminum
- 526% more Mining Machinery and Equipment Mfg
- 423% more Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Mfg
- 208% more Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture Mfg
- 143% more Iron and Steel Forging
- 127% more Other Fabricated Wire Product Mfg
- 119% more Other Electronic Component Mfg
- 84% more All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Mfg
- 59% more Sign Mfg
- 15% more Other Aluminum Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding
- 2% more Metal Coating/Engraving (except Jewelry/Silverware), Allied Services
- 2,531% more Nonferrous Metal Die-Casting Foundries
- 588% more Industrial Building Construction
- 434% more Metal Crown/Closure, Other Stamping (except Auto)
- 261% more Other Metal Container Mfg
- 161% more Other Industrial Machinery Mfg
- 136% more Fabricated Structural Metal Mfg
- 119% more Rolled Steel Shape Mfg
- 95% more Materials Recovery Facilities
- 69% more Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
- 35% more Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Mfg
- 11% more Sheet Metal Work Mfg
- 16,006% more Alumina Refining and Primary Aluminum Production
- 2,531% more Nonferrous Metal Die-Casting Foundries
- 1,689% more Secondary Smelting and Alloying of Aluminum
- 588% more Industrial Building Construction
- 526% more Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
- 434% more Metal Crown, Closure, and Other Metal Stamping (except Automotive)
- 423% more Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing
- 261% more Other Metal Container Manufacturing
- 208% more Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture Manufacturing
- 161% more Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
- 143% more Iron and Steel Forging
- 136% more Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
- 127% more Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing
- 119% more Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing
- 119% more Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
- 95% more Materials Recovery Facilities
- 84% more All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
- 69% more Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
- 59% more Sign Manufacturing
- 35% more Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing
- 15% more Other Aluminum Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding
- 11% more Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing
- 2% more Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers
Skilled Labor in our Laborshed
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- 4,984 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
- 3,359 Assemblers and Fabricators (Other, Including Team)
- 2,617 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
- 2,078 First-Line Supervisors of Office and Admin Support Workers
- 1,662 Electricians
- 1,343 Industrial Machinery Mechanics
- 1,072 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
- 941 Helpers--Production Workers
- 866 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators
- 717 Machinists
- 545 Production Workers, All Other
- 477 Extruding and Drawing Machine Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 414 Industrial Production Managers
- 341 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks
- 317 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping
- 257 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Operators
- 220 Industrial Engineering Technicians
- 175 Sheet Metal Workers
- 166 Metal-Refining Furnace Operators
- 163 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers
- 159 Multiple Machine Tool Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 146 Rolling Machine Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 118 Mechanical Drafters
- 112 Cutting and Slicing Machine Operators
- 105 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
- 98 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Operators
- 91 Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
- 72 First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other
- 71 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 67 Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other
- 64 Materials Engineers
- 55 Foundry Mold and Coremakers
- 44 Pipelayers
- 41 Forging Machine Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 37 Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators
- 32 Riggers
- 28 Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 25 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 17 Cutters and Trimmers, Hand
- 15 Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers
- 10 Patternmakers, Metal/Plastic
- 10 Floor Sanders and Finishers
- 3,928 General and Operations Managers
- 2,931 Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
- 2,086 Construction Laborers
- 1,975 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 1,577 First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
- 1,119 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
- 957 First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
- 920 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 776 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
- 613 Managers, All Other
- 478 Industrial Engineers
- 477 Machine Feeders and Offbearers
- 357 Mechanical Engineers
- 328 Tool and Die Makers
- 285 Auto Body and Related Repairers
- 239 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Operators
- 183 Millwrights
- 170 Maintenance Workers, Machinery
- 165 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers
- 159 Boilermakers
- 155 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
- 145 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other
- 112 Logisticians
- 110 Crane and Tower Operators
- 102 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand
- 95 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
- 91 Engineers, All Other
- 72 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 68 Pourers and Casters, Metal
- 64 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Operators
- 61 Sawing Machine Operators, Wood
- 52 Heat Treating Equipment Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 44 Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal/Plastic
- 41 Plating and Coating Machine Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 33 Milling and Planing Machine Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 32 Material Moving Workers, All Other
- 26 Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other
- 19 Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Operators
- 16 Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners
- 13 Materials Scientists
- 10 Layout Workers, Metal/Plastic
- 10 Model Makers, Metal/Plastic
- 4,984 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
- 3,928 General and Operations Managers
- 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
- 2,086 Construction Laborers
- 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
- 1,662 Electricians
- 1,577 First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
- 1,343 Industrial Machinery Mechanics
- 1,119 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
- 1,072 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
- 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
- 776 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
- 717 Machinists
- 613 Managers, All Other
- 545 Production Workers, All Other
- 478 Industrial Engineers
- 477 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- 477 Machine Feeders and Offbearers
- 414 Industrial Production Managers
- 357 Mechanical Engineers
- 341 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks
- 328 Tool and Die Makers
- 317 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping
- 285 Automotive Body and Related Repairers
- 257 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
- 239 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
- 220 Industrial Engineering Technicians
- 183 Millwrights
- 175 Sheet Metal Workers
- 170 Maintenance Workers, Machinery
- 166 Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders
- 165 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers
- 163 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers
- 159 Boilermakers
- 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
- 145 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other
- 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
- 102 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand
- 98 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
- 95 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
- 91 Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
- 91 Engineers, All Other
- 72 First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other
- 72 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- 71 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic
- 68 Pourers and Casters, Metal
- 67 Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other
- 64 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
- 64 Materials Engineers
- 61 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood
- 55 Foundry Mold and Coremakers
- 52 Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- 44 Pipelayers
- 44 Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal and Plastic
- 41 Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- 41 Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- 37 Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders
- 33 Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- 32 Riggers
- 32 Material Moving Workers, All Other
- 28 Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- 26 Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other
- 25 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- 19 Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
- 17 Cutters and Trimmers, Hand
- 16 Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners
- 15 Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers
- 13 Materials Scientists
- 10 Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic
- 10 Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
- 10 Floor Sanders and Finishers
- 10 Model Makers, Metal and Plastic
Skilled Labor Vs US Average
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- 792% more Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 556% more Metal-Refining Furnace Operators
- 352% more Extruding and Drawing Machine Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 294% more Rolling Machine Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 232% more Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other
- 197% more Millwrights
- 173% more Foundry Mold and Coremakers
- 135% more Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Operators
- 128% more Industrial Engineering Technicians
- 88% more Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Operators
- 82% more Heat Treating Equipment Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 77% more First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
- 67% more Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 64% more Helpers--Production Workers
- 63% more Electricians
- 53% more Packaging and Filling Machine Operators
- 41% more Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
- 37% more Production Workers, All Other
- 36% more Maintenance Workers, Machinery
- 33% more Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
- 29% more Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
- 26% more Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal/Plastic
- 23% more Cutting and Slicing Machine Operators
- 22% more Auto Body and Related Repairers
- 21% more General and Operations Managers
- 12% more Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners
- 6% more Construction Laborers
- 590% more Boilermakers
- 529% more Pourers and Casters, Metal
- 338% more Machine Feeders and Offbearers
- 239% more Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 209% more Tool and Die Makers
- 191% more Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping
- 165% more Industrial Machinery Mechanics
- 132% more Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand
- 113% more Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Operators
- 87% more Patternmakers, Metal/Plastic
- 78% more Assemblers and Fabricators (Other, Including Team)
- 68% more Crane and Tower Operators
- 65% more Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
- 63% more Industrial Production Managers
- 57% more Materials Engineers
- 52% more Forging Machine Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 38% more First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
- 37% more Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators
- 35% more Mechanical Drafters
- 30% more Machinists
- 26% more Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
- 25% more Industrial Engineers
- 22% more Milling and Planing Machine Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 21% more Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
- 15% more Materials Scientists
- 9% more Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Operators
- 3% more Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
- 792% more Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- 590% more Boilermakers
- 556% more Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders
- 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
- 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
- 232% more Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other
- 209% more Tool and Die Makers
- 197% more Millwrights
- 191% more Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping
- 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
- 88% more Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
- 87% more Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic
- 82% more Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- 78% more Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other, Including Team Assemblers
- 77% more First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
- 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
- 63% more Electricians
- 57% more Materials Engineers
- 53% more Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
- 52% more Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- 41% more Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
- 38% more First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
- 37% more Production Workers, All Other
- 37% more Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders
- 36% more Maintenance Workers, Machinery
- 35% more Mechanical Drafters
- 33% more Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
- 30% more Machinists
- 29% more Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
- 26% more Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
- 26% more Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal and Plastic
- 25% more Industrial Engineers
- 23% more Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
- 22% more Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- 22% more Automotive Body and Related Repairers
- 21% more Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
- 21% more General and Operations Managers
- 15% more Materials Scientists
- 12% more Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners
- 9% more Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
- 6% more Construction Laborers
- 3% more Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Growth Occupations
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- 88% Riggers
- 81% Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers
- 67% Foundry Mold and Coremakers
- 44% First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other
- 40% Millwrights
- 37% Logisticians
- 30% Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
- 25% Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
- 23% Industrial Machinery Mechanics
- 21% Electricians
- 18% Metal-Refining Furnace Operators
- 18% Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
- 16% Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Operators
- 13% Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 13% Managers, All Other
- 12% Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand
- 11% Mechanical Engineers
- 8% First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
- 6% Milling and Planing Machine Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 5% Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Operators
- 5% Packaging and Filling Machine Operators
- 3% Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
- 3% Construction Laborers
- 2% Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other
- 82% Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
- 69% Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal/Plastic
- 53% Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 42% Multiple Machine Tool Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 39% Materials Engineers
- 32% Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping
- 28% Industrial Engineers
- 23% Production Workers, All Other
- 22% Tool and Die Makers
- 20% General and Operations Managers
- 18% Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
- 17% Sawing Machine Operators, Wood
- 16% Machinists
- 13% Industrial Production Managers
- 12% Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Operators
- 11% Plating and Coating Machine Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 8% Maintenance Workers, Machinery
- 7% Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks
- 6% Assemblers and Fabricators (Other, Including Team)
- 5% Industrial Engineering Technicians
- 4% Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Operators
- 3% First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
- 2% Mechanical Drafters
- 2% Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
- 82% Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
- 69% Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal/Plastic
- 53% Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 42% Multiple Machine Tool Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 39% Materials Engineers
- 32% Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping
- 28% Industrial Engineers
- 23% Production Workers, All Other
- 22% Tool and Die Makers
- 20% General and Operations Managers
- 18% Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
- 17% Sawing Machine Operators, Wood
- 16% Machinists
- 13% Industrial Production Managers
- 12% Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Operators
- 11% Plating and Coating Machine Operators, Metal/Plastic
- 8% Maintenance Workers, Machinery
- 7% Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks
- 6% Assemblers and Fabricators (Other, Including Team)
- 5% Industrial Engineering Technicians
- 4% Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Operators
- 3% First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
- 2% Mechanical Drafters
- 2% Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters