Jobs in manufacturing are in big demand and we're not talking about those old dirty, dangerous and repetitive jobs. We're talking about new high-tech manufacturing jobs. Jobs in aerospace, medical devices, and computers. 81% of manufacturers say their biggest problem is finding qualified workers. If your one of those then maybe the Mass MEP Manufacturing Training Program is right for you. For Youth Training check out the AMP it Up Program here: http://bawib.org/amp-it-up/

1. Careers
in
Advanced
Manufacturing

2. What is Manufacturing?
 Manufacturing is the use of tools and labor to make
things for use or sale.
 Anything that you touch is manufactured:
 Aerospace Parts
 Military Parts
 Medical Devices
 Automotive Parts
 Computer Parts

3. Myth
There are NO manufacturing jobs

4. Reality
81% of manufacturing
companies say their
BIGGEST problem is
finding qualified workers

5. Myth
Most manufacturing jobs are
low skilled and low paying.

6. Reality
$79,531
$60,898
$40,000
$60,000
$80,000
*Source: US Bureau of
Labor Statistics
Average Annual Pay in Massachusetts
Manufactur
ing

7. Myth
Manufacturing is noisy, dirty,
dangerous, and repetitive.

8. Most modern day
manufacturers use a
system called LEAN
which helps keep
the shops clean.
Many high tech
parts must be
manufactured in
a clean
environment to
meet government
standards.
Reality

9. Would I Be Good at Manufacturing?
 Someone who would enjoy manufacturing has these skills:
Working with you hands
Problem Solving
Computer Skills
Communication
Team Work

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11. Requires Experience and a High School Diploma/GED
Occupation Median Hourly Wage
Inspector, Tester, Sorter,
Sampler
$18.75
Electrical and Electronic
Equipment Assembler
$17.64
Team Assembler $13.46
*Source: Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

12. Short-term Training /Associates Degree
Occupation Median Hourly Wage
Electronics Technician $27.39
Drafter $19.79
Machinist $21.75
Medical and Clinical Laboratory
Technicians
$18.10
*Source: Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

13. Requires 4 or More Years of College
Occupation Median Hourly Wage
Materials Engineer $41.28
First Line Supervisor $47.24
Mechanical Engineer $32.36
Industrial Engineering
Technlogist
$42.45
*Source: Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

14. Training/College Opportunities
Massasoit Community College:
 Biotechnology Certificate Program
MACWIC Online Training
 LearnCNC Machining Course
Mass Bay Community College, Porter &
Chester Institute
 Computer-Aided Design Certificate Program (CAD)
Bristol Community College
 CNC Machinist Certificate Program

15. FREE Mass MEP Manufacturing
Training Program
 July 7-11th (Monday thru Friday)
 8:00am-5:00pm
 Attendance all five days is mandatory
 Successful completers will receive certifications in
Shop Math, Blueprint Reading, Metrology, and
OSHA 10.
 If eligible, you will be able to participate in our
YouthWorks Summer Jobs Program as a paid intern
for a manufacturing company.

16. Questions

17. Contact Information & Resources
Andy Martin
YouthWorks Brockton
34 School St.
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 584-9800 x22
amartin@bawib.org
AMP It Up! Massachusetts
www.ampitupma.com