This document provides information on various manufacturing, industrial maintenance, and logistics occupations including average annual job openings, entry and median wages, and brief overviews of typical job duties. It lists occupations like machinists, welders, industrial mechanics, production machine operators, and logistics managers. For each occupation, the summary includes data on projected job openings, hourly wages, and common tasks and qualifications. The information is from a statewide occupational study for Illinois.

1. Spotlight on
Manufacturing Jobs

2. 51-4041 Machinists 13 459 472 $12.74 $18.82
51-4011
Computer Controlled
Machine Tool Operators
51-4012
Numerical Tool/Process
Control Programmers
Occupation Overview:
Average Annual Job Openings
Due To
Entry Wage Median Wage
Growth Replacement Total Hourly Hourly
113 149 262 $12.09 $17.30
4 19 23 $13.95 $18.93
• Run computerized machines programmed to cut and shape parts
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Work alone most of the time
• Sometimes wear protective gear such as safety glasses and face masks
• May work on a rotating schedule
• Formal training is usually through an apprenticeship program or on the job
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Computer Numerical
Control (CNC) Operator
Wages and Trends*

3. Average Annual Job Openings
Due To
Entry Wage
Median
Wage
Growth Replacement Total Hourly Hourly
51-2092 Team Assemblers 146 1,237 1,383 $9.20 $12.65
51-2099
Assemblers & Fabricators, All
Other
48 204 252 $9.62 $12.25
51-4021
Extruding/Drawing Machine
Setters/ Operators
10 56 66 $10.10 $15.34
51-4022
Forging Machine
Setters/Operators/ Tenders
1 24 25 $14.29 $17.96
51-4023
Rolling Machine
Setters/Operators/ Tenders
0 41 41 $13.57 $17.60
51-4031
Cutting/Punching Machine
Setters/ Operators
0 92 92 $10.02 $14.00
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General Production
Machine Operator
Wages and Trends*
Occupation Overview
• Work with their hands to install, test, and fix
manufacturing equipment
• Work with technologists and engineers
• Stand for long periods of time
• Have a one-year certificate or a two-year degree
• Ensure quality and safety

4. Average Annual Job Openings
Due To
Entry Wage
Median
Wage
Growth Replacement Total Hourly Hourly
49-2094 Elec. Repairers-
Commercial/Industrial
0 41 41 $16.40 $24.10
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 177 218 395 $17.11 $23.74
49-9043
Maintenance Workers,
Machinery
0 97 97 $17.55 $24.53
49-9071
Maintenance & Repair Workers,
General
288 944 1,232 $11.68 $18.33
Occupation Overview:
• Install, fix, and maintain machines in factories
• Work alone most of the time
• Often wear protective gear such as earplugs and work boots
• May work overtime and weekends
• Train on the job or through apprenticeship programs
• Often work for car manufacturers
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Mechatronics
Wages and Trends*

5. Average Annual Job Openings
Due To
Entry Wage
Median
Wage
Growth Replacement Total Hourly Hourly
51-4121
Welders, Cutters, Solderers &
Brazers Welding/
Soldering Machines
87 378 465 $12.70 $17.07
51-4122 Setters/Operators 12 60 72 $11.62 $17.09
Occupation Overview:
• Repair and join metal parts using heat and tools
• Often wear safety shoes, goggles, and hoods with protective lenses
• Usually work alone and indoors
• May work up to 70 hours per week
• Usually train through formal training programs
• Some train on the job
• May need to be certified
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Welder
Wages and Trends*

6. Average Annual Job Openings Due
To
Entry
Wage
Median
Wage
Growth Replacement Total Hourly Hourly
11-3071
Trans., Storage &
Distribution Managers
11 118 129 $23.70 $35.25
43-1011
Shipping & Receiving Manager,
Supply Chain Manager, Import
Coordinator
424 1,277 1,701 $15.74 $23.89
43-5032 Dispatchers 62 144 206 $13.17 $18.36
13-1081
Logistics Coordinator, Logistics
Planner, Logistics Analyst
63 73 136 $20.92 $31.09
Occupation Overview:
• Develop business relationships with suppliers and customers
• Work to understand customers’ needs and how to meet them
• Direct the allocation of materials, supplies, and finished products
• Design strategies to minimize the cost or time required to move goods
• Review the success of logistical functions and identify areas for improvement
• Present performance data to management
• Propose improvements to management and customers
• Stay current on advances in logistics technology and incorporate new technologies into procedures
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Logistics/Inventory
Wages and Trends*

7. *Occupational wage information provided in the tables is a statewide average for Illinois.
Wages may vary across regions within Illinois.
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