Lay out, machine, fit, and assemble castings and parts to metal or plastic foundry patterns, core boxes, or match plates.
| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 110 | 14.46 | 7.93 | 17.73 | 30,090 | 16,500 | 36,880 |
| St Louis MSA | 40 | 14.69 | 6.93 | 18.57 | 30,550 | 14,420 | 38,620 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 160 | 150 | -10 | -6.25 | 5 | Caution |
| Kansas City MSA | 60 | 60 | .00 | 2 | Caution | |
| St Louis MSA | 110 | 90 | -20 | -18.18 | 3 | 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
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking