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4 Exciting Advantages of a Career in Manufacturing

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Historically, jobs in the manufacturing sector have been regarded as simply ‘stable’. But that stability was also coupled with the perception that manufacturing work was low paying and inferior to so-called white collar work. Now, as the industry evolves and makes more strides toward a tech-centered future, the perception and the reality of manufacturing is changing.

A career in manufacturing no longer means dirty, backbreaking work. The reality now is that these jobs are safer than ever before. Additionally, manufacturing workers are skilling-up and making serious contributions to the economy, their companies, and technology. Here are a few of the most important advantages of a career in manufacturing:

  • It Offers Great Pay. One of the pervading myths about manufacturing is that it’s a low paying industry. While this may have been true at various points in the past, it’s no longer the case. On average, manufacturing workers make approximately $75,000 per year. And as of 2012, these same workers were making about 8% more than their non-manufacturing counterparts.
  • You’ll Have Access to Benefits. One serious advantage manufacturing workers have over non-manufacturing workers is that they have greater access to medical care and retirement benefits. The United States Department of Commerce reported that 76% of manufacturing workers have access to benefits, while only 55% of non-manufacturing workers do.
  • You Can Use Your Education. For many years, manufacturing was perceived as an industry that put intellectual ability last on a long list of priorities. But now that the industry is catching up with technology, it’s also setting a place for college graduates at the manufacturing table. In fact, in 2012, over 50% of manufacturing jobs were held by individuals who had, at the very least, obtained some level of college education.
  • It Focuses on STEM. As the industry adopts new technology, it’s also making room for individuals who excel in STEM. Whether it’s a high school graduate or a college educated candidate, manufacturers are looking for people who have a demonstrated aptitude for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. These skills are becoming increasingly important as manufacturing technology evolves.

These advantages are only the beginning. The industry is still changing and growing. As a matter of fact, manufacturing added a whopping 29,000 jobs in January of 2016 alone, which is just 4,000 jobs shy of those added in all of 2015 total. So, it’s safe to say that the industry is on an upswing as far as job creation goes. Just a little icing on the cake to consider if you’re looking to make a career transition.

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