| Entry | Average | Experienced |
|---|---|---|
| $17,951.80 | $24,902.58 | $28,377.97 |
| 2017 Projected Employment |
Annual Growth Rate |
Annual Total Openings |
|---|---|---|
| 6,887 | 1.90% | 236 |
| Skills | Description |
|---|---|
| Operation and Control | Controlling operations of equipment or systems. |
| Reading Comprehension | Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. |
| Mathematics | Using mathematics to solve problems. |
| Operation Monitoring | Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. |
| Knowledge | Description |
|---|---|
| Production and Processing | Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. |
| Food Production | Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques. |
| Experience | Definition |
|---|---|
| Overall Experience | Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job. |
| Job Training | Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. |
| Education | Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree. |
| Related Occupations |
|---|
| Chefs and Head Cooks |
| Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers |
| Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service |
| Molding and Casting Workers |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand |
| Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
| Prepress Technicians and Workers |