Fabricate, lay out, position, align, and fit parts of structural metal products.
Top Industries of Employment
| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 2,120 | 14.02 | 10.18 | 15.94 | 29,150 | 21,170 | 33,150 |
| St Joseph MSA | 10 | 11.45 | 9.29 | 12.53 | 23,820 | 19,330 | 26,070 |
| Springfield MSA | 130 | 14.48 | 11.02 | 16.22 | 30,120 | 22,910 | 33,730 |
| St Louis MSA | 450 | 15.22 | 11.41 | 17.12 | 31,650 | 23,740 | 35,610 |
| Kansas City* | 680 | 15.93 | 12.98 | 17.41 | 33,136 | 27,002 | 36,204 |
| Central Region* | 460 | 11.82 | 9.45 | 13.00 | 24,585 | 19,657 | 27,049 |
| Northwest Region* | 30 | 10.95 | 9.20 | 11.83 | 22,779 | 19,132 | 24,602 |
| Ozark Region* | 160 | 13.77 | 9.98 | 15.67 | 28,644 | 20,751 | 32,591 |
| Southeast Region* | 280 | 11.91 | 8.85 | 13.43 | 24,765 | 18,417 | 27,939 |
| St. Louis County* | 290 | 16.05 | 12.97 | 17.58 | 33,376 | 26,974 | 36,576 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 2,350 | 2,630 | 280 | 11.91 | 64 | Great |
| Kansas City MSA | 840 | 1,030 | 190 | 22.62 | 32 | Good |
| St Louis MSA | 760 | 800 | 40 | 5.26 | 16 | Good |
| Central Region* | 330 | 360 | 30 | 9.09 | 8 | Good |
| Northwest Region* | 70 | 80 | 10 | 14.29 | 1 | Caution |
| Ozark Region* | 220 | 230 | 10 | 4.55 | 4 | Good |
| Southeast Region* | 190 | 190 | .00 | 3 | Fair | |
| Southwest Region* | 150 | 160 | 10 | 6.67 | 4 | Good |
| West Central Region* | 80 | 80 | .00 | 2 | Caution | |
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This Occupation generally requires Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)
or training in one of the following
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant