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2020 - 2030 Connecticut Employment Projections for Production Occupations
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Click for a list of related Production OccupationsProduction Occupations87,28391,8674,5845.33,3526,33045810,140$23.13 $48,116
Supervisors of Production Workers8,3659,21184610.1%26459185940
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers job descriptionFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersTop Occupation by Openings8,3659,21184610.1%26459185940$38.32 $79,691High School
< 5 years		Available training programs for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Assemblers and Fabricators16,02015,841-179-1.1%6091,112-181,703
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers job descriptionAircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers752683-69-9.2%2751-771$32.04 $66,656High School
Moderate		Available training programs for Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems AssemblersSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers job descriptionElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers3,6323,99636410.0%15324436433$18.30 $38,067High School
Moderate		Available training programs for Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters job descriptionStructural Metal Fabricators and Fitters387341-46-11.9%829-532$22.88 $47,575High School
Moderate		Available training programs for Structural Metal Fabricators and FittersSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators job descriptionMiscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsTop Occupation by Openings10,74710,344-403-3.8%402753-401,115$18.74 $38,972High School
Moderate		Available training programs for Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Food Processing Workers5,8116,68086915.0%30746687860
Bakers job descriptionBakersTop Occupation by Growth2,7643,38762322.5%17123062463$15.33 $31,897None
Long-term		Available training programs for BakersSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers job descriptionMeat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers331346154.5%1425241$15.11 $31,408None
Short-term		Available training programs for Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and TrimmersSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Slaughterers and Meat Packers job descriptionSlaughterers and Meat Packers197208115.6%815124$15.11 $31,408None
Short-term		Available training programs for Slaughterers and Meat PackersSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Food Batchmakers job descriptionFood Batchmakers9311,04611512.4%467412132$15.31 $31,856High School
Moderate		Available training programs for Food BatchmakersSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders job descriptionFood Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders869489.3%69116$14.80 $30,805High School
Moderate		Available training programs for Food Cooking Machine Operators and TendersSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Food Processing Workers, All Other job descriptionFood Processing Workers, All Other2452773213.1%917329$17.53 $36,454None
Moderate		Available training programs for Food Processing Workers, All OtherSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers23,79925,4101,6116.8%8141,6891612,664
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic job descriptionExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic1,2011,158-43-3.6%4173-4110$19.19 $39,918High School
Moderate		Available training programs for Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic job descriptionRolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic349325-24-6.9%1221-231$24.02 $49,958High School
Moderate		Available training programs for Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic job descriptionCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic2,0481,933-115-5.6%63137-12188$18.91 $39,325High School
Moderate		Available training programs for Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic job descriptionDrilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic9686-10-10.4%36-18$29.44 $61,235High School
Moderate		Available training programs for Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic job descriptionGrinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic1,3021,266-36-2.8%5888-4142$19.49 $40,532High School
Moderate		Available training programs for Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic job descriptionLathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic513528152.9%1735254$20.01 $41,604High School
Moderate		Available training programs for Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Machinists job descriptionMachinistsTop Occupation by Openings8,80910,0651,25614.3%3166421261,084$25.61 $53,287High School
Long-term		Available training programs for MachinistsSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic job descriptionMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic1,048994-54-5.2%3369-597$18.30 $38,067High School
Moderate		Available training programs for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic job descriptionMultiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic2,3872,63725010.5%8217025277$18.97 $39,450High School
Moderate		Available training programs for Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Tool and Die Makers job descriptionTool and Die Makers1,4871,524372.5%56954155$31.53 $65,584Postsecondary
Long-term		Available training programs for Tool and Die MakersSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers job descriptionWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers2,3962,81041417.3%6820541314$24.75 $51,477High School
Moderate		Available training programs for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and BrazersSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders job descriptionWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders40641041.0%1132043$22.95 $47,742High School
Moderate		Available training programs for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic job descriptionHeat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic344335-9-2.6%1123-133$23.12 $48,075High School
Moderate		Available training programs for Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic job descriptionPlating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic548543-5-0.9%1837055$18.39 $38,264High School
Moderate		Available training programs for Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners job descriptionTool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners5552-3-5.5%2406$29.99 $62,390High School
Moderate		Available training programs for Tool Grinders, Filers, and SharpenersSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other job descriptionMetal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other229215-14-6.1%715-121$18.64 $38,774High School
Moderate		Available training programs for Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All OtherSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Printing Workers job descriptionPrinting Workers2,7302,716-14-0.5%110194-1303Available training programs for Printing WorkersSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Prepress Technicians and Workers job descriptionPrepress Technicians and Workers334322-12-3.6%1231-142$21.95 $45,661PostsecondaryAvailable training programs for Prepress Technicians and WorkersSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Printing Press Operators job descriptionPrinting Press Operators1,5971,549-48-3.0%57111-5163$20.87 $43,404High School
Moderate		Available training programs for Printing Press OperatorsSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Print Binding and Finishing Workers job descriptionPrint Binding and Finishing Workers799845465.8%4051596$18.15 $37,765High School
Moderate		Available training programs for Print Binding and Finishing WorkersSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers4,0414,3302897.2%24925929537
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers job descriptionLaundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers1,7771,8951186.6%11912312254$14.73 $30,649None
Short-term		Available training programs for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials job descriptionPressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials379348-31-8.2%1622-335$14.63 $30,430None
Short-term		Available training programs for Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related MaterialsSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Sewing Machine Operators job descriptionSewing Machine Operators6597317210.9%4237786$18.34 $38,150None
Short-term		Available training programs for Sewing Machine OperatorsSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers job descriptionTailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers274285114.0%2214137$20.29 $42,197None
Moderate		Available training programs for Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom SewersSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Upholsterers job descriptionUpholsterers2002292914.5%612321$23.14 $48,127High School
Moderate		Available training programs for UpholsterersSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Woodworkers1,3031,56225919.9%548826168
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters job descriptionCabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters84298714517.2%34511499$23.97 $49,843High School
Moderate		Available training programs for Cabinetmakers and Bench CarpentersSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Furniture Finishers job descriptionFurniture Finishers1211391814.9%810220$22.18 $46,129High School
Short-term		Available training programs for Furniture FinishersSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing job descriptionWoodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except SawingTop Occupation by Growth2523307831.0%921838$18.32 $38,119High School
Moderate		Available training programs for Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except SawingSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Plant and System Operators1,8921,908160.9%561272185
Power Plant Operators job descriptionPower Plant Operators331324-7-2.1%922-130$40.29 $83,811High School
Long-term		Available training programs for Power Plant OperatorsSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators job descriptionStationary Engineers and Boiler Operators23023883.5%1117129$31.80 $66,156High School
Long-term		Available training programs for Stationary Engineers and Boiler OperatorsSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators job descriptionWater and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators871885141.6%2554180$31.95 $66,448High School
Long-term		Available training programs for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Other Production Occupations23,32224,2098873.8%8881,805892,782
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders job descriptionChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders624652284.5%1450367$27.96 $58,177High School
Moderate		Available training programs for Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders job descriptionSeparating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders275296217.6%622230$19.81 $41,188High School
Moderate		Available training programs for Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders job descriptionCrushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders314336227.0%1124237$23.23 $48,314High School
Moderate		Available training programs for Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand job descriptionGrinding and Polishing Workers, Hand251222-29-11.6%818-323$23.89 $49,687None
Moderate		Available training programs for Grinding and Polishing Workers, HandSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders job descriptionMixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders9551,06811311.8%347611121$23.18 $48,220High School
Moderate		Available training programs for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders job descriptionCutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders4935485511.2%2340669$18.97 $39,450High School
Moderate		Available training programs for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders job descriptionExtruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders3494156618.9%1028745$21.72 $45,193High School
Moderate		Available training programs for Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers job descriptionInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and WeighersTop Occupation by Openings8,1537,427-726-8.9%299618-73844$23.84 $49,594High School
Moderate		Available training programs for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and WeighersSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers job descriptionJewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers25326183.2%1417132$23.79 $49,490High School
Long-term		Available training programs for Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal WorkersSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Dental Laboratory Technicians job descriptionDental Laboratory Technicians2202513114.1%1119333$23.46 $48,803High School
Moderate		Available training programs for Dental Laboratory TechniciansSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians job descriptionOphthalmic Laboratory TechniciansTop Occupation by Growth2853536823.9%1426747$24.03 $49,989High School
Moderate		Available training programs for Ophthalmic Laboratory TechniciansSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders job descriptionPackaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders2,2942,54825411.1%10016125286$18.46 $38,379High School
Moderate		Available training programs for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers job descriptionPainting, Coating, and Decorating Workers626534.8%2507$16.07 $33,437None
Moderate		Available training programs for Painting, Coating, and Decorating WorkersSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders job descriptionCoating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders1,2631,42115812.5%379616149$23.12 $48,075High School
Moderate		Available training programs for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators job descriptionComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators2,2512,298472.1%781685251$24.27 $50,488High School
Moderate		Available training programs for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers job descriptionComputer Numerically Controlled Tool ProgrammersTop Occupation by Growth57778620936.2%23502194$37.67 $78,349Postsecondary
Moderate		Available training programs for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool ProgrammersSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders job descriptionCleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders122132108.2%49114$20.29 $42,186High School
Moderate		Available training programs for Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and TendersSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic job descriptionMolders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and PlasticTop Occupation by Growth2262987231.9%917733$21.96 $45,672High School
Long-term		Available training programs for Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and PlasticSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders job descriptionPaper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders9131,06014716.1%446515124$23.02 $47,898High School
Moderate		Available training programs for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Helpers--Production Workers job descriptionHelpers--Production Workers1,2001,214141.2%571141172$18.04 $37,515High School
Short-term		Available training programs for Helpers--Production WorkersSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
Production Workers, All Other job descriptionProduction Workers, All Other1,3701,57120114.7%5010920179$18.64 $38,774High School
Moderate		Available training programs for Production Workers, All OtherSearch for employers using Data AxelSearch for jobs using CareerOneStop
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