Advanced manufacturing is a diverse, fast-growing industry in the North Far North region. In recent years, factory activity has reached a four-decade high, and current projections show that over 2 million jobs will be available industry-wide. Multinational companies, such as Intel, PepsiCo, General Motors, Bristol-Myers, and Hitachi, to name just a few, have openings for advanced manufacturing positions.
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Top jobs that Require Community College Credentials
How much will I make per hour?
What can I train for? | Job openings per year | Entry-level | Median | Experienced | Programs |
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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | 387 | $19.37 | $23.56 | $27.95 | View programs |
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | 356 | $15.35 | $18.89 | $24.70 | |
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 291 | $23.60 | $30.78 | $39.13 | View programs |
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers | 184 | $15.05 | $18.06 | $22.69 | |
Machinists | 153 | $17.93 | $22.59 | $28.56 | View programs |
Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 140 | $22.85 | $29.47 | $36.98 | View programs |
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 77 | $23.46 | $30.68 | $39.69 | View programs |
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators | 62 | $18.17 | $22.93 | $25.06 | View programs |
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians | 60 | $14.75 | $15.02 | $18.80 | |
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door | 52 | $28.44 | $38.58 | $45.86 | View programs |
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | 47 | $16.56 | $18.41 | $23 | |
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | 46 | $22.47 | $29.32 | $36.99 | |
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | 45 | $20.55 | $28.54 | $38.49 | View programs |
Home Appliance Repairers | 45 | $16.12 | $22.29 | $28.83 | |
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment | 42 | $26.32 | $32.96 | $41.60 | View programs |
Top Employers & Skills
Employers
- Siemens
- Jmax Properties
- Teledyne Technologies
- Recology
- PRIDE Industries
- Blue Diamond Growers
- Hupp Draft Services
- Intel
- American Consumer Panels
- Bass Pro Shops
- Sears
- Cepheid
- Nor Cal Beverage
- CorTech
- Danaher
- PepsiCo
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Cornerstone Building Brands
- Keurig Dr Pepper
- Martin Sprocket & Gear
Specialized skills
- Hand Tools
- Machinery
- Agile Methodology
- Auditing
- Welding
- Warehousing
- Soldering
- Blueprinting
- Calipers
- Power Tool Operation
Technology & software skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Operating Systems
- SAP Applications
- G-Codes
- Python (Programming Language)
Employability skills
- Communications
- Operations
- Management
- Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
- Detail Oriented
- Lifting Ability
- Customer Service
- Valid Driver's License
- Problem Solving
- Quality Control
The North region encompasses seven counties (El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Sutter, Yolo, Yuba).
The Far North region encompasses 15 counties (Butte, Colusa, Del Norte, Glenn, Humboldt, Lake, Lassen, Mendocino, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Tehama, Trinity).
Specialized skills are specific to the occupation, or group of occupations, and represent job-specific competencies.
Technical skills refer to the specific software and technology regularly encountered on the job.
Employability skills (sometimes referred to as “common skills”) are foundational skills that cross occupations and industries. Many common skills, like, communication and team work, are also considered soft skills.