Manufacturing Careers

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Northeast Ohio has 278 registered apprenticeship programs!

Manufacturing Top Occupations and Emerging Careers

The Top Emerging Careers have been identified as emerging by industry leaders in Northeast Ohio.

Top Skills Required
Repair
Scheduling
Customer Service
Machinery
Predictive / Preventative Maintenance
Top Certifications Requested
Environmental Protection Agency
OSHA Forklift
Welding
Certified A+ Technician
CNC Machine Operator

Top Emerging Careers: Manufacturing

OccupationMedian Annual SalaryMinimum Education PreferredMinimum Education Required
Manufacturing Engineer$90,837Bachelor’s DegreeAssociate Degree
Robotics Automation Technician$52,246Associate DegreeSkills Training
Chemist$66,235Bachelor’s DegreeBachelor’s Degree
CNC Machinist$47,847Associate DegreeSkills Training
3D Print Technician$40,912Associate DegreeSkills Training

Manufacturing Engineer

OccupationMedian Annual SalaryMinimum Education PreferredMinimum Education Required
Manufacturing Engineer$90,837Bachelor’s DegreeAssociates Degree

Chemist

OccupationMedian Annual SalaryMinimum Education PreferredMinimum Education Required
Chemist$66,235Bachelor’s DegreeBachelor’s Degree

3D Print Technician

OccupationMedian Annual SalaryMinimum Education PreferredMinimum Education Required
3D Print Technician$40,912Associates DegreeSkills Training

Other Northeast Ohio In-Demand Careers

Computer & IT

Many Northeast Ohio companies are eliminating a bachelor’s degree requirement.

Health care

Healthcare represents the industry with the most jobs and job openings in Northeast Ohio.

Business

There are 21 Fortune 1000 companies in Northeast Ohio with job openings for all education levels.