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Been there, done that - looking for a new challenge or new opportunity? Looking for a new career? | |
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What are the Career Opportunities in Metalforming? Production Associates - These are the "hands on" operators of stamping presses, press brakes, metal spinning machines, roll formers, slide formers, metal fabrication machines and a variety of other equipment used to form metal parts. Most metal forming employers continue to move to team environments where "Production Associates" take greater responsibility for their work and are involved with problem solving. This makes their jobs more exciting and challenging than ever before. These positions generally require good basic math skills, problem solving skills, and the ability to work and communicate with others in teams. Production Associate positions offer strong, stable job opportunities. |
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| Machinists and Tool & Die Makers - These are the skilled operators of machine tools who create and maintain the tooling, fixtures, and equipment which are at the heart of metalforming. While these journeyman positions have been in existence since the industrial revolution, the machine tools and work practices have evolved with space age technology. From computerized machine tools to exotic materials, today's machinists/tool & die makers take advanced theories and put them into practice. These positions generally require above average math skills, problem solving skills, and the completion of an apprenticeship program. | ||||
| Manufacturing Technology Associates - These are the people trained to provide engineering solutions to problems in manufacturing design and production. Their training in the areas of manufacturing related design, problem solving skills, and software tools is applied in disciplines such as tool design, quality systems, production planning, operations management, CNC programming, product development, project management, technical service, and training. These positions require knowledge of engineering principles, the ability to develop solutions to problems, appropriate software identification and usage, and experience in an area of specialization. | ||||
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Looking for Career Opportunities in Metalforming? Career Opportunities Did You Know... Entry level toolmakers can average $27,000 a year during a four-year training program. Experienced precision metalworkers' earnings range from $40,000 to $60,000 annually. The industry has thousands of unfilled, high-paying, secure jobs that do not require a four-year degree. The gloomy rooms and greasy machines of the past are replaced by computers and high technology. Precision machining provides a practical basis for an engineering or business degree. Many toolmakers eventually own their own shops. Note: The average incomes in all categories... Vary approx. +/- 35% based on location and skill level. Include base pay plus overtime. Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Census Bureau National Science Foundation/SRS PMA, NTMA, TMA, AMBA provided by Charmilles Technologies |
"I started
out as a tow motor driver, now I'm currently a production supervisor,
and I do all the scheduling for both shifts." |
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